Ricks and Porter to Vie for House District 40
Incumbent Representative Naquetta Ricks faces challenger Clinton Porter in the upcoming 2026 election.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Elections
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Democratic Representative Naquetta Ricks will face Republican challenger Clinton Porter for Colorado House District 40 in the 2026 election. The district encompasses parts of Aurora and the area around Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Why it matters
The race represents a contest between the legislative experience of incumbent Ricks and the platform of Porter, a local business owner. Voters will decide which candidate's approach best serves the needs of their community as they head to the polls.
Incumbent Representative Naquetta Ricks, a Colorado resident for 30 years, is defending her seat against Clinton Porter, a Realtor and business owner who is a father of 4. The race remains undecided pending the results of the 2026 election.
The players
Naquetta Ricks
She is the incumbent Democratic Representative for Colorado House District 40 and the current chair of the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee.
Clinton Porter
He is a Republican candidate, a business owner, and a Realtor competing for a seat in the state legislature.
The details
Representative Ricks, who was first elected in 2020 and chairs the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, has championed legislation aimed at increasing accessible housing units. Conversely, challenger Clinton Porter has centered his platform on his support for Proposition 133, 134, and 135, while formally opposing Proposition NN.
Timeline
Naquetta Ricks was first elected to the state legislature in 2020.
The legislative session took place in 2026.
Ricks faces Porter for the House District 40 seat in the 2026 election.
Political Context
The contest follows a pattern set by the debate over the Colorado Proposition 133, 134, and 135 ballot measures. Opposition from Democratic incumbents and support from Republican challengers on these specific issues highlights the partisan divide characterizing this election.
Residents of the district will see shifts in local representation that could affect future housing policy and the implementation of state propositions. The outcome of this election will determine which candidate's legislative priorities influence the area around Aurora.
The takeaway
Voters should review the specific positions each candidate holds on the ballot propositions to understand how their vote impacts local policy. Examining the track record of an incumbent against the platform of a challenger helps clarify the direction the district may take.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sentinel Colorado.
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