Candidates Compete for Colorado's State House District 57 Seat
State Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, a Democrat from Glenwood Springs, is running for a third term in Colorado's House District 57, facing Republican challenger Russ Andrews. Velasco, who has served since 2022, focuses on infrastructure, climate resilience, and healthcare funding. Andrews, a financial adviser and conservative radio host, emphasizes fiscal conservatism, Second Amendment rights, and rural infrastructure. The district includes the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Both candidates are preparing for the November election, with Velasco highlighting her legislative achievements and Andrews critiquing the current administration's policies. 
