Dylan Roberts

Dylan Roberts

Democratic Party

Candidate, Colorado State Senate District 8

Colorado State Senate District 8

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Robert Rankin

Prior offices

Colorado House of Representatives District 26

Successor: Meghan Lukens

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Compensation

Base salary

43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. $41,449/year for legislators whose terms began in 2021.

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Boston College, 2011

Law

University of Colorado, 2016

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

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Dylan Roberts (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 8. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Roberts (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 8. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Dylan Roberts lives in Avon, Colorado. Roberts earned a B.A. in political science and environmental studies from Boston College in 2011 and a J.D. from the University of Colorado in 2016. His career experience includes working as a deputy district attorney with the Colorado Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office, a summer associate with Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, P.C., and the campaign director for an Ed Perlmutter congressional campaign.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Roberts was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Local Government Committee

2021-2022

Roberts was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Audit Committee
• Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee
• House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Chair
• House Judiciary Committee

2019-2020

Roberts was assigned to the following committees:

• Capital Development Committee, Chair
• Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee, Chair
• House Judiciary Committee

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Colorado State Senate District 8

Incumbent Dylan Roberts is running in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Dylan Roberts (D)

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2022

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado State Senate District 8

Dylan Roberts defeated Matt Solomon in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts (D)	55.7	40,765
		Matt Solomon (R)	44.3	32,427

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,192
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 8

Dylan Roberts advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 8 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts	100.0	12,853

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 8

Matt Solomon advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 8 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Solomon	100.0	13,747

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,747
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2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Roberts won election in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts (D)	100.0	32,059

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Roberts advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts	100.0	11,859

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Charles Von Thaden (R)

2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Roberts defeated Nicki Mills and Luke Bray in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 26 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts (D)	60.4	20,761
		Nicki Mills (R)	36.6	12,584
		Luke Bray (Unaffiliated)	3.0	1,039

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,384 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Rosenfeld (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Roberts advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Roberts	100.0	6,505

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26

John Rosenfeld advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 26 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rosenfeld	100.0	3,324

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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a third-generation Coloradan who was lucky to grow up in our mountain communities where I now am raising my family.

Formerly a prosecutor in the Eagle County District Attorney's Office, I have now served in the Colorado House of Representatives since 2018 where I have worked with Republicans and Democrats to solve challenges facing our communities. I have helped lower health insurance costs on the Western Slope by over 35%, wrote and passed the first-in-the-nation bill to cap the cost of insulin for people with diabetes, led the largest investment in affordable housing development in state history, and have been a tireless advocate for protecting our Colorado water and promoting our rural small businesses and economy.

I have been rated as one of the most bipartisan and accessible legislators in Colorado and look forward to bringing my record of problem-solving and focus on results over politics to the State Senate on behalf of our mountain and rural communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The state legislature must have a relentless focus on lowering the cost of living in our mountain and rural communities. I will prioritize legislation that brings a long-term solution to our affordable housing crisis so we can ensure our workforce can live in the communities where they work. I will continue my work on lowering the cost of health care and child care so families can get the help they need. I will also support efforts to cut taxes and red tape on our small businesses so that they can thrive, create good-paying jobs, and improve our rural economies.
• The threat of drought, wildfire, and climate change is one that imperils our economic and personal futures. One of my top priorities will be protecting our Colorado water from front range and out-of-state interests and preparing our state for the possibility of water use restrictions imposed by the federal government. Funding for wildfire response, mitigation, and recovery must be a priority over the coming years, and doing everything we can to preserve our area's natural beauty for the generations to come will always be top of mind for me.
• As a State Senator, I will ensure that women's personal freedoms are protected in Colorado, that equality is not infringed by state law, and that our democracy is preserved..

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Making life more affordable for our rural and mountain communities.
Standing up for our Colorado water and protecting our lands.
Ensuring our next generation has the tools to succeed with well-funded education and economic opportunity.
Promoting rural small businesses, agriculture, and working families.

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Dylan Roberts campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Colorado State Senate District 8	Won general	$332,459	$367,926
2020	Colorado House of Representatives District 26	Won general	$38,533	N/A**
2018	Colorado House of Representatives District 26	Won general	$102,109	N/A**
Grand total			$473,101	$367,926
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8. Colorado AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2022

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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Cobalt Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Colorado AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2021

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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Colorado Education Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. However, in 2020 the organization released this more detailed overview of the legislative session. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fiscal policy. Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Robert Rankin (R)	Colorado State Senate District 8 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Colorado House of Representatives District 26 2017-2023	Succeeded by Meghan Lukens (D)

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Current members of the Colorado State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez

Minority Leader:Paul Lundeen

Senators

District 1

Byron Pelton (R)

District 2

Jim Smallwood (R)

District 3

Nick Hinrichsen (D)

District 4

Mark Baisley (R)

District 5

Perry Will (R)

District 6

Cleave Simpson (R)

District 7

Janice Rich (R)

District 8

Dylan Roberts (D)

District 9

Paul Lundeen (R)

District 10

Larry Liston (R)

District 11

Thomas Exum (D)

District 12

Bob Gardner (R)

District 13

Kevin Priola (D)

District 14

Joann Ginal (D)

District 15

Janice Marchman (D)

District 16

Chris Kolker (D)

District 17

Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)

District 18

Stephen Fenberg (D)

District 19

Rachel Zenzinger (D)

District 20

Lisa Cutter (D)

District 21

Dafna Jenet (D)

District 22

Jessie Danielson (D)

District 23

Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)

District 24

Kyle Mullica (D)

District 25

Faith Winter (D)

District 26

Jeff Bridges (D)

District 27

Tom Sullivan (D)

District 28

Rhonda Fields (D)

District 29

Janet Buckner (D)

District 30

Kevin Winkle (R)

District 31

Chris Hansen (D)

District 32

Robert Rodriguez (D)

District 33

James Coleman (D)

District 34

Julie Gonzales (D)

District 35

Rod Pelton (R)

Democratic Party (23)

Republican Party (12)