Monica Vanbuskirk

Monica Vanbuskirk is a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly District 9 Primary Election in 2026 in Colorado State House District 9, Colorado.

Small business owner in CO

Also running: Thomas Cowhick, Samuel Valeriano, Neal Walia.

Monica VanBuskirk is a mom, small business owner, and policy expert running for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 9. A Democrat, she boasts extensive public service experience, notably implementing the Affordable Care Act as a federal and state employee, and drafting state laws as Chief Policy Officer at Connect for Health Colorado. She also founded an analytics firm and created Campster.kids to aid families with summer camp access. VanBuskirk has successfully championed healthcare affordability legislation, securing substantial subsidies for Coloradans. Her bid is historic, as she would be the first lesbian elected to this seat. The primary election is June 30, 2026.