Biography
Chris VanDijk is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican Michelle Lee.[1][3] A firefighter and EMT, he advanced from the Democratic primary on June 30, 2026.[1]
Chris VanDijk was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1991 to 1997.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1999 and a graduate degree from the University of Colorado Denver in 2024.[1] His career experience includes working as a firefighter and EMT, and he has been affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters and South Adams County Professional Fire Fighters.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, VanDijk's profile described him as a firefighter for over a decade, a son of an immigrant, a former professional actor and a stay-at-home father who holds a master's degree in public policy.[2] The survey lists his three key messages as public safety and resiliency, affordable communities, and fair pay for fair work.[2]
- 1.Chris VanDijk - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Chris VanDijk Candidate Connection survey - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Colorado House District 32
Chris VanDijk is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Colorado House District 32 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.