State Rep. Ron Weinberg Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026
State Rep. Ron Weinberg, a Loveland Republican representing House District 51, announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Weinberg stated in a message to his supporters that he intends to complete his current term due to family considerations, expressing his desire to spend more time with his children.
“This decision is rooted in responsibility and gratitude,” Weinberg said in his statement. “My family has made significant sacrifices for my public service, and I owe them my time, presence, and undivided attention. My children are growing rapidly, and I cherish these irreplaceable years with them.”
Weinberg took office in 2023, following his appointment to replace the late incumbent Hugh McKean, who passed away just before the 2022 election. He later secured the seat in the 2024 election with 52.6% of the vote.
Throughout his time in office, Weinberg sponsored several successful bills that were enacted into law. These include legislation that restricts what landlords can charge or enforce in a lease when a tenant passes away, as well as a bill providing limited civil-liability protections to landowners who permit emergency access across their property. He also championed a measure focused on reducing food waste.
Despite his legislative accomplishments, Weinberg’s tenure was not without controversy. In his early days as a lawmaker, he reported a theft of firearms from his parked truck at the state capitol. More recently, he has faced allegations of making inappropriate sexual comments, which he has denied, along with a campaign-finance complaint lodged by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Elections Division.
Weinberg was expected to face stiff competition in the 2026 election, with two candidates already vying for the House District 51 seat: Republican Amy Parks, who previously filled Rep. Hugh McKean’s term in 2022, and former Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh, a Democrat.
