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Adams County, Colorado

Colorado House District 32

Lee and VanDijk are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Adams County election filings.

About this race

Michelle D. Lee (Republican), Chris VanDijk (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 32. Not on the November ballot: Manny Rutinel, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Michelle D. Lee

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strengthen public safety
  • Bridge the equity gap
  • Support business and jobs
Biography

Lee has more than 30 years of public service, including developing police policies and procedures at the state and federal levels, and more than 20 years as an entrepreneur owning and operating a business, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Lee was born and raised in Houston, Texas, moved to Colorado in 1992, and is running for House District 32, which covers Adams County, Commerce City and Derby.

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Chris VanDijk

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wildfire preparedness and public safety investment
  • Protecting workers' rights and union organizing
  • Expanding affordable housing options
Biography

Chris VanDijk is a firefighter and union advocate with a master's degree in public policy from the University of Colorado Denver, per his campaign site. VanDijk served as a reservist in the United States Navy and has held a union leadership position, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Colorado House District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle D. Lee and Chris VanDijk. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Colorado House District 32 election in Colorado?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Adams County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Adams County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michelle D. Lee, full profileChris VanDijk, full profileOfficial Colorado election office