Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Republicans Dennis Hisey and Kevin Grantham.

[3][4] District 2 covers suburbs and exurbs of Colorado Springs and other parts of central Colorado, including all of Clear Creek, Fremont, Park, and Teller Counties and parts of El Paso County.

Communities in the district include Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Fairplay, Cañon City, Florence, Lincoln Park, Penrose, Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Fountain, Cascade-Chipita Park, Ellicott, Fort Carson, and parts of Security-Widefield.

[6] Colorado state senators are elected to staggered four-year terms.

The old 2nd district held elections in midterm years, but the new district drawn following the 2020 Census will hold elections in presidential years.