Biography
Monica VanBuskirk is the Democratic candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 9, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she faces Republican Tom Cowhick.[1][2] She defeated Neal Walia in the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary and describes herself as a health care policy professional and small business owner.[2][3]
Ballotpedia lists a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 2002 for Monica VanBuskirk.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has 20 years of experience as a healthcare policy expert, was born in Belize and gained American citizenship, and runs a small business in the district.[3] She said her work included helping pass laws that brought $400 million back to Colorado to lower healthcare costs and securing $0 mental health visits for nearly 140,000 people.[3]
VanBuskirk's survey lists affordability measures such as tax relief for homebuyers, affordable childcare and utility rates, and protecting families' future, as key messages.[3] She said she does not take corporate PAC money.[3]
- 1.Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Monica VanBuskirk - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Monica VanBuskirk - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Colorado House District 9
Monica VanBuskirk is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Colorado House District 9 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.