Nick Hinrichsen
Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office on February 28, 2022. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Hinrichsen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 3. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
A vacancy committee appointed Hinrichsen to the state Senate on February 19, 2022, to replace Leroy Garcia Jr. (D). He was sworn in on February 28, 2022.[1]
Biography
Hinrichsen earned a master's degree in public administration from Colorado University-Denver.[1]
He served in the U.S. Army as a logistics officer and as of March 2, 2022, was the operations supervisor for Pueblo Transit.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hinrichsen was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- Business, Labor, and Technology Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Colorado State Senate District 3
Incumbent Nick Hinrichsen and Dana Charles are running in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 3 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Nick Hinrichsen (D) | ||
| Dana Charles (R) | ||
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2022
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 3
Incumbent Nick Hinrichsen defeated Stephen Varela and Alex Mugatu in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nick Hinrichsen (D) | 51.2 | 33,795 | |
| Stephen Varela (R) | 48.6 | 32,090 | ||
| Alex Mugatu (R) (Write-in) | 0.1 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 65,975 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 3
Incumbent Nick Hinrichsen advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 3 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nick Hinrichsen | 100.0 | 16,196 | |
| Total votes: 16,196 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 3
Stephen Varela advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 3 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephen Varela | 100.0 | 14,121 | |
| Total votes: 14,121 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Colorado State Senate District 3 |
Officeholder Colorado State Senate District 3 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Leroy Garcia Jr. (D) |
Colorado State Senate District 3 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
