Adrienne Benavidez

Incumbent Senator in Denver, Colorado, CO

Adrienne Benavidez is a candidate for Senator in the General Assembly District 21 in Colorado State Senate District 21, Colorado — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Frederick Alfred, Alex Ryckman, Michael Scanlon.

Adrienne Benavidez is an incumbent Democratic Senator representing District 21 in the Colorado General Assembly. Born in Denver, Colorado (1953/1954), she previously served as a State Representative for District 32 and Speaker pro tempore. Her professional background includes attorney, executive director of Denver Department of General Services, and director of the Colorado Division of Finance and Procurement. For the 2026 Regular Session, she is sponsoring legislation focused on Black maternal health equity, accessible ballot titles, protecting identification documents, and transit access, reflecting a broad engagement in public policy.