Naomi Riess
Candidate for Colorado House District 59 · Republican
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Colorado House District 59 · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Colorado Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List, certified to counties 2026-09-04: HD59, Naomi Riess (Republican Party) · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Colorado House District 59 covers
Covers all of La Plata County, Archuleta County and San Juan County; part of Montezuma County.
Includes Durango, Southern Ute, Arboles, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Towaoc, Bayfield, Dolores, Ignacio, Mancos, Marvel and Silverton.
50 precincts · District lines: State house lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary) · Precinct lines: Colorado county official precinct layers: Adams County Voter Precincts; Weld County Precincts; Douglas County Voter Precincts; Jefferson County County Precinct Archive 2022; Broomfield Precincts; Boulder County Precincts; El Paso County Precincts (gisservices.elpasoco.com HubPublic) — Census 2020 VTDs kept in other counties; U.S. Census Bureau 2020 TIGER/Line VTDs where no official layer; Montezuma County, OpenDataMap FeatureServer/3 voter precincts; 2022 and 2024 generals
Results
Certified results for Colorado House District 59
State Representative — State Representative District 59
Colorado General Election 2024-11-05 · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie StewartDemocratic | Democratic | 27,918 | 51.2% |
| Clark CraigRepublican | Republican | 26,599 | 48.8% |
Certified — Colorado Secretary of State historical election database (precinct detail as certified by county canvass boards; totals per the official Abstract of Votes Cast) · Colorado Secretary of State — Historical Election Database
State Representative — State Representative District 59
Colorado General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara McLachlanDemocratic | Democratic | 26,436 | 56.8% |
| Shelli ShawRepublican | Republican | 20,139 | 43.2% |
Certified — Colorado Secretary of State historical election database (precinct detail as certified by county canvass boards; totals per the official Abstract of Votes Cast) · Colorado Secretary of State — Historical Election Database
State Representative — State Representative District 59
Colorado General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara McLachlanDemocratic | Democratic | 29,524 | 55.4% |
| Marilyn HarrisRepublican | Republican | 23,788 | 44.6% |
Certified — Colorado Secretary of State historical election database (precinct detail as certified by county canvass boards; totals per the official Abstract of Votes Cast) · Colorado Secretary of State — Historical Election Database
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Oct 3
- Raised
- $77,891this report
- Cash on Hand
- $21,809this report
- Spent
- $56,182this report
Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), Riess For Colorado: cycle totals through 09/16/2026 (through Sep 16, 2026)
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- PAUL ECKENRODE 360 DURANGO · consultant & professional services - campaign consultant$20.1K
- 4 OVER INTERNATIONAL · fundraising expenses - 1000 printed mailing brochures, banners, 2500 postcards, 5000 postcards, 500 yard signs$7,627
Campaign finance — Riess For Colorado: cycle totals through 09/16/2026
Sep 16, 2026 · Official · Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER)Finance Reports
Campaign finance — Riess For Colorado: cycle totals through 09/16/2026
Raised $77,891.00 in contributions this election cycle · loans received $15,470.97 · spent $56,181.63 · ending balance $21,809.37 — through 09/16/2026, per the Secretary of State's cycle summary as of the committee's latest report (September 21, 2026 - Report Of Contributions And Expenditures, filed 09/21/2026). Where it went (itemized expenditures in the Secretary of State's bulk data, 2025–26): general consulting $20.6K; direct mail $7,657; fundraising $6,449; media/ad buying $4,489; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $4,037; other $340.
Sep 16, 2026 · Official · Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER)
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I believe that we should all have a freezer full of meat that has been locally produced”
“Each piece of land is probably a different conversation”
“You cannot provide affordable housing without any sort of tax revenue coming in without negatively impacting the other taxpayers”
“All children, whether their parents brought them here illegally or not, all children should be educated and should be healthy.”
“Tackling the drug supply and the demand both need to happen in a way that is much more aggressive”
“My future grandchildren are inside her body.”
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“I am running for the Colorado House to bring practical, common-sense, locally informed solutions to the state level and to ensure rural communities have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them.”
“I have lived in Southwest Colorado for more than 35 years, where I've raised my family, operated a small farm, and built a career in land use planning, housing, and local development. As a small business owner, I've spent decades helping property owners, farmers, and small businesses navigate complex regulations and work with local governments. I am a longtime volunteer in a variety of community efforts and have a personal passion for growing things, supporting local agriculture, and promoting healthy, practical lifestyles. Through both my professional and personal experience, I've developed a deep understanding of the challenges rural communities face, including housing affordability, economic sustainability, and access to essential services.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Colorado House District 59 candidates face off in Durango at first debate of midterm seasonAug 18, 2026 · Press · The Journal (Durango Herald)
- Southwest Colorado's voice has gone unheard in Denver. Naomi Riess is running to change it.May 19, 2026 · Press · Rocky Mountain Voice
- Naomi Riess - BallotpediaBallotpedia · Ballotpedia
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websiteriessforcolorado.comCampaign website https://riessforcolorado.com captured 2026-09-24T16:19:54Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published
Campaign website: https://riessforcolorado.com
Source: Colorado campaign finance filing (Web: RIESSFORCOLORADO.COM); site fetched via Exa (riessforcolorado.com) — YouTube debate videos embedded on home page
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Colorado House District 59
- Katie StewartDemocrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: Colorado House of Representatives, District 59 — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Naomi Riess" (Republican Party) on the Colorado Secretary of State certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of certified to counties 2026-09-04; page updated 2026-09-15). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Colorado Secretary of State · sourceState Representative · CO-HD-59
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Colorado Secretary of State
Not on file for Naomi yet: Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Oct 3, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_c5e56tb00.
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