Karen McCormick
Karen McCormick (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 13, 2021. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
McCormick (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 11. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Karen McCormick lives in Longmont, Colorado. McCormick earned a bachelor's degree in 1979 and a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1984 from the University of Florida. Her career experience includes working as a communications coach with Colorado State University's veterinary teaching hospital and owning a veterinary hospital. McCormick has served Rotary International, Project V.E.T.S., Intercambio Connecting Communities, and ViDAS.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McCormick was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
McCormick was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Karen McCormick is running in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2026.
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Karen McCormick (D) |
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2024
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Karen McCormick defeated Kathy Reeves in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick (D) | 69.3 | 31,650 | |
Kathy Reeves (R) | 30.7 | 14,005 |
Total votes: 45,655 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Karen McCormick advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick | 100.0 | 10,186 |
Total votes: 10,186 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Kathy Reeves defeated Terri Goon in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Kathy Reeves | 59.1 | 2,349 | |
Terri Goon | 40.9 | 1,623 |
Total votes: 3,972 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Karen McCormick defeated Tara Menza in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick (D) | 69.7 | 26,855 | |
Tara Menza (R) | 30.3 | 11,657 |
Total votes: 38,512 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Karen McCormick advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick | 100.0 | 11,578 |
Total votes: 11,578 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Tara Menza advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tara Menza | 100.0 | 5,098 |
Total votes: 5,098 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Karen McCormick defeated Mark Milliman in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick (D) | 67.0 | 32,803 | |
Mark Milliman (R) | 33.0 | 16,171 |
Total votes: 48,974 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Karen McCormick advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick | 100.0 | 17,470 |
Total votes: 17,470 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11
Mark Milliman advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 11 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mark Milliman | 100.0 | 5,951 |
Total votes: 5,951 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Karen McCormick in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ken Buck (R) | 60.6 | 224,038 | |
Karen McCormick (D) | 39.4 | 145,544 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 39 |
Total votes: 369,621 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Karen McCormick defeated Chase Kohne in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen McCormick | 64.7 | 37,120 | |
Chase Kohne | 35.3 | 20,269 |
Total votes: 57,389 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Germanson (D)
- Leonard Sistek (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ken Buck | 100.0 | 85,290 |
Total votes: 85,290 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jim Gunning (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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|- I am a problem solver at heart. It is important in finding the best solutions to listen to all the voices of those impacted.
- I am passionate about helping people reach their goals by removing barriers our residents encounter in everyday life.
- I am committed to protecting our democracy and protecting the freedoms we have fought hard to achieve over the centuries.
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2022
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|I have two brothers. One a Naval Academy graduate, a former fighter pilot and the second owns an aerospace company in Colorado. My mother also lives in Colorado. Married to a native Coloradan and living in Longmont for 28 years, we have raised 3 children and numerous dogs. Colorado is home. My career began at the University of Florida with a BS in Agriculture, and then I obtained my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I practiced small animal medicine for 33 years, owned a very successful hospital in Colorado, employed 24 people with a budget of over 2 million. I now am proud to serve as the State Representative for House District 11, my town of Longmont. Volunteer work is important to me. I’ve served as a board member on two animal related non-profits, a member of Rotary, a communications coach at CSU vet school and have been a volunteer English teacher to immigrants for the non-profit Intercambio.
- Strong support of public education is a critical part of the foundation of our system of government. I ran for office to prioritize funding for public education, educators, schools and students across our state.
- Current and future generations are depending on us to take bold action to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect our precious resources of water, land and air. This is our only Earth and it will take everything we've got to be sure we have a liveable planet well into the future.
- Health care is a fundamental need for all humans. We need food, water, shelter and care when sick or injured. Our systems of physical and mental health care delivery continue to need measures to lower costs and increase accessibility.
I also care deeply about our planet and specifically in our state the future of our water resources. We must think strategically about water efficiency efforts, sensible storage solutions, and conservation of water. Our agricultural, recreational and urban economies all depend on the availability of water.
I will support sensible policies to get us to a fully renewable energy future.
In health care I am focused on keeping health care decisions private and keeping the government out of personal health care choices for ourselves and our families. I am working to bring prices down and to increase access to health care and mental health care. I care about equity in care for the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities and am a strong ally in policy decisions.
I am a strong supporter of common sense gun violence prevention efforts. I helped pass serveral bills
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2020
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|Karen attended college at the University of Florida obtaining a BS in Agriculture and then a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Practicing veterinary medicine for over 33 years further strengthened her belief in the power of compassion. She ran her own successful small business here in Colorado serving the community with excellence in veterinary care for 16 years. She is a problem solver at heart. She was a volunteer English teacher for the immigrant community. Further volunteer work with two non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting animal health. She has worked as a communications coach to help train veterinary students at CSU. She is a member of Citizen's Climate Lobby and Rotary. Karen has been married to her husband Gregg for 30 years. They have lived in Longmont for over 26 years where they raised their three children.They have twin daughters and their eldest identifies as non-binary. The family also have a large puppy. Being outdoors in Colorado is one of her favorite pastimes. She is passionate about our state and working for policies that help Colorado families.
In 2018, Karen ran a robust campaign for Congress in Colorado's 4th congressional district.- Mitigate the effects of climate change and help protect vulnerable eco-systems.
- Work to make healthcare more accessible and affordable to all, and include mental health care.
- Find better ways to fund our public education system so that all kids receive the best education no matter their zip code.
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2024
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In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 18, 2020
- ↑ Karen for Colorado, "About," accessed December 28, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Karen McCormick for Colorado," accessed December 28, 2020
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Preceded by Jonathan Singer (D) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 11 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |