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Colorado voter guide: Stories and explainers for the 2026 primary election

Ballots have been mailed for the June 30 primary election

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2026 Election Voter Guide

Our stories, explainers and editorials for the 2026 primary election. Updated with new stories up to Election Day, June 30.

Election Stories
StoryQuiz: How much do you know about the campaign mailers filling your mailbox?
StoryColorado PAC tied to sports-betting apps spends roughly $1.5 million in legislative races. Why isn’t always clear.
StoryWant to know who’s paying for legislative campaign flyers filling Denver mailboxes? Good luck.
StoryIn a first for Colorado, unaffiliated voters will make up majority of electorate for party primary elections
StoryU.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district

 

Candidate Stories

Governor

ExplainerA quick look at the Colorado governor candidates running in this month’s Democratic, Republican primaries
StoryHow are Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser different? A look at how the Democrats stack up on the biggest issues.
StoryWhat to know about U.S. Sen. Michael Bennetap background as he runs for Colorado governor
StoryWhat to know about Attorney General Phil Weiser’s background as he runs for Colorado governor
StoryBarb Kirkmeyer brings decades of experience to the governor’s race. In the GOP primary, is that a strength or a weakness?
StoryScott Bottoms says God called him to politics. As he runs for Colorado governor, will Republican voters come with him?
StoryVictor Marx’s atypical campaign for governor — and sometimes-incredible backstory — makes him a force in GOP primary
StoryColorado’s Republican gubernatorial hopefuls finally meet for an often-surreal debate
StoryVictor Marx might be leading the GOP race for Colorado governor. But he’s skipping most debates.
StoryRepublican candidates for Colorado governor discuss state budget, pedophilia rings during televised debate
VideoWATCH: Republican governor candidates debate in event co-sponsored by The Denver Post
Story/VideoMichael Bennet, Phil Weiser trade jabs at each other — and Gov. Polis — in televised debate
StoryIn Colorado governor’s race, two heavy-hitting Democrats cleared the primary field. But the fightap just starting.

Attorney General

ExplainerWho’s running for Colorado attorney general? A look at the Democratic and Republican primary candidates.
StoryIn Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

Secretary of State

StoryTwo Jeffco women compete for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state

State Treasurer

Neither Democrat Jeff Bridges nor Republican Kevin Grantham have primary opponents.

U.S. Senator

StorySen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?

U.S. Representative – District 1

Incumbent: Diana DeGette (D) • City and County of Denver • •

StoryDemocratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks
StoryAfter Denver-area venues nix rally with Hasan Piker, Democrats weigh whether online figures help or hurt campaigns
StoryDiana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.
StoryA young Democrat stunned Rep. Diana DeGette in a party vote. Against the odds, Melat Kiros is gunning for a primary win.

U.S. Representative – District 3

Incumbent: Jeff Hurd (R) • Western Slope + south-central Colorado + Pueblo • •

StoryTwo Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue

U.S. Representative – District 4

Incumbent: Lauren Boebert (R) • Eastern Plains + Douglas County • •

StoryDemocrat halts bid for nomination to take on U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, leaving one primary contender

U.S. Representative – District 5

Incumbent: Jeff Crank (R) • Colorado Springs area • •

Story2 Army vets vie for chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank: ‘This is not your mother’s Colorado Springs’

U.S. Representative – District 8

Incumbent: Gabe Evans (R) • North metro area + Greeley • •

StoryColorado’s fiercest congressional primary draws big spending as Democrats battle to take on Rep. Gabe Evans
StoryDemocrats spar in Greeley, with eye on taking on U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

Editorials
Editorials represent the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation.
EditorialUndecided in the Democratic primary for governor? We found some daylight between Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet.
EditorialBarb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx could not be more different
EditorialVictor Marx is a huckster — using tales of saving sex trafficking victims to sell his nonprofit
EditorialVote Michael Dougherty for Colorado attorney general in the Democratic primary
EditorialThe Denver Post endorses Michael Allen for attorney general in the Republican primary
EditorialDenver Post endorsement for Colorado’s next secretary of state
EditorialIs John Hickenlooper the one to fight Trump or should voters give Julie Gonzales a chance?
ExplainerWho is The Denver Post Editorial Board?

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