Rod Pelton is a state senator from

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, Pelton represents Senate District 35, which includes much of east-central and southeastern Colorado. Previously, Pelton represented

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District 65, which encompassed Morgan,

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counties.

Background

A farmer and rancher, Pelton served for many years on the Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners, serving as chair of the commission for most of that time.

Elections

2018

Pelton was first elected as a state representative in the 2018 general elections. In that election, he defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 76.3% of the vote.

2020

Pelton ran unopposed in the 2020 state house district 65 race, winning all 31,857 votes cast.

2022

In October 2021, Pelton announced his candidacy for a seat in the

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. Specifically, he ran to represent the newly reapportioned Senate District 35, which includes parts of former districts 1 and 35 in east central and southeastern Colorado. His candidacy was successful. In the general election, he defeated his

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opponent, winning 74.30% of the vote.

References

External links

Campaign website

State House website
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