2018Final results
2018 election for Colorado House District 51
Colorado House of Representatives · Colorado
Hugh McKean (R) won with 56.2% of the vote, defeating Joan Shaffer (D) by 12.3 points.
Hugh McKeanRepublican · winner · incumbent
56.2%24,745
Joan ShafferDemocrat
43.8%19,320
44,065 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET