Who's Gonna Govern?

State senator Barabra Kirkmeyer is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. She faces state representative Scott Bottoms and pastor Victor Marx in the GOP primary.

State representative Scott Bottoms is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. He faces pastor Victor Marx and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer.

Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman participate in a forum for Colorado attorney general on May 15, 2026 in front of an audience at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association […]

It’s been two decades since Colorado elected a Republican governor. But the GOP keeps trying.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off in a live debate on May 7, 2026. You can find CPR’s entire primary voter guide here.

Kiros is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

James is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

DeGette is seeking reelection in a three-way race against Wanda James and Melot Kiros for CD-1, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

Gonzales is running against incumbent John Hickenlooper in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Hickenlooper declined our interview.

Weiser is running against state senator Michael Bennet in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. He previously served in the Clinton and Obama Justice Departments.