Feret Leads Race for Colorado House District 24
Democrat Lisa Feret holds a wide unofficial lead over Republican Kristopher Johnson, who has conceded the race.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Lisa Feret led Republican Kristopher Johnson in unofficial returns for Colorado House District 24 as of 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 4. Johnson called Feret to concede.
Why it matters
The result gives Feret, who was first elected in 2024, a likely second term representing a district that covers large portions of Arvada. It shows the outcome of the race for a state House seat in Colorado.
As of 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 4, Feret had 25,669 votes (64%) to Johnson's 14,215 (35%), based on unofficial returns tabulated after most ballots were counted. The extraction does not indicate when official results will be certified.
The players
Lisa Feret
Lisa Feret is a Democrat and former Arvada City Council member who was first elected to represent Colorado House District 24 in 2024.
Kristopher Johnson
Kristopher Johnson is the Republican candidate who lost the District 24 race to Feret and conceded after she led in unofficial returns.
The details
Unofficial results were tabulated after most ballots were counted, showing Feret well ahead of Johnson. Johnson called Feret to concede the race for House District 24, which includes large portions of Arvada as well as bits of Golden and unincorporated Jefferson County.
Timeline
2024: Feret first elected to the Colorado State House.
Nov. 4, 2026, 12:20 a.m.: Unofficial returns showed Feret ahead.
Political Context
Feret's win continues her representation of House District 24, which she first won in 2024 and which includes large portions of Arvada. Johnson's concession means the seat's outcome was not contested after unofficial returns were counted.
Feret's second term will determine representation for District 24 residents in the state House. Voters in the district should expect her to serve in the Colorado State House through the next term.
The takeaway
Unofficial returns can shift as counting continues, but Johnson's concession signals that the outcome in House District 24 was clear once most ballots were tabulated. Readers following Colorado legislative races can track certified results as they are released.
Further reading
For more on state-level races, explore Colorado Elections coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Arvada Press.
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