State Rep. Ron Weinberg, a Loveland Republican who represents House District 51, announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026.
In a statement to supporters, Weinberg said he plans to complete his term and cited family considerations, saying he wants to spend more time with his children.
“This decision comes from a place of responsibility and gratitude,” Weinberg’s statement reads in part. “My family has sacrificed greatly so I could serve, and I owe them my time, my presence, and my full attention. My children are growing fast, and these years with them are precious and irreplaceable.”
Weinberg assumed office in 2023, after being appointed to replace incumbent Hugh McKean, who died days before the 2022 election. He then won the seat in the 2024 election with 52.6% of the vote.
During his tenure, Weinberg was the prime sponsor of several bills that became law, including a measure that limits what landlords can charge or enforce in a lease when a tenant dies. He also led legislation granting limited civil-liability protections to landowners who allow emergency access across their property, and another aimed at reducing food waste.
Weinberg’s tenure also included some controversies. Early in his first term, he reported that guns were stolen from his truck while it was parked at the state capitol. More recently, he has been the subject of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments, which he has denied, and a campaign-finance complaint filed by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Elections Division.
Weinberg had been on track to face a contested 2026 race, with two candidates already launching campaigns for House District 51: Republican Amy Parks, who in 2022 was appointed to fill the remaining months of Rep. Hugh McKean’s term, and former Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh, a Democrat.
