Adrienne Benavidez (0021)

Adrienne Benavidez is a Democratic State Senator representing Senate District 21 in Colorado, which includes parts of Adams and Arapahoe Counties along with parts of unincorporated Adams County. She was selected by a Democratic vacancy committee in February 2026 to replace Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, winning with 52.63% of the vote against six other candidates, and was sworn into the Senate shortly after. An attorney practicing since 1991, Benavidez has championed protecting fundamental rights for Coloradans, supporting small businesses, Colorado workers, reproductive freedom, affordability, agriculture, and opposing certain federal immigration policies. She pledged to continue this work in her new role.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Details on formal education are not specified in available records; she is a licensed attorney with practice experience since 1991.
• Political Experience: Served as a Colorado House Representative for House District 32 from 2017 to 2022, including roles as Democratic Co-Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore . Appointed to Senate District 21 in 2026 to serve the remainder of the term, with voters to decide the position in the next election.