It has been represented by Republican Janice Rich since 2023.

Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Republicans Ray Scott and Steve King.

[3][4] District 7 is exactly coterminous with Mesa County, covering Grand Junction and the nearby communities of Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Fruitvale, Loma, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands.

[1] Colorado state senators are elected to staggered four-year terms; under normal circumstances, the 7th district holds elections in midterm years.

The 2022 election will be the first held under the state's new district lines.