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About the House of Representatives

The Colorado House of Representatives is comprised of 65 Representatives. 

  • Representatives are elected every two years from the district in which they live, and they are limited to serving eight consecutive years.
  • Each Representative District consists of approximately 88,800 citizens.
  • The Speaker of the House is elected by the full membership of the House.
  • The General Assembly convenes each year no later than the second Wednesday in January and adjourns in May.  Constitutionally legislative sessions may not exceed 120 calendar days. 

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