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

 

Candidate Stories

Governor

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

Attorney General

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

Secretary of State

Two 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

Sen. 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 • •

Democratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks
After Denver-area venues nix rally with Hasan Piker, Democrats weigh whether online figures help or hurt campaigns
Diana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.
A 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 • •

Two 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 • •

Democrat 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 • •

2 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 • •

Colorado’s fiercest congressional primary draws big spending as Democrats battle to take on Rep. Gabe Evans
Democrats 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.
Undecided in the Democratic primary for governor? We found some daylight between Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet.
Barb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx could not be more different
Victor Marx is a huckster — using tales of saving sex trafficking victims to sell his nonprofit
Vote Michael Dougherty for Colorado attorney general in the Democratic primary
The Denver Post endorses Michael Allen for attorney general in the Republican primary
Denver Post endorsement for Colorado’s next secretary of state
Is John Hickenlooper the one to fight Trump or should voters give Julie Gonzales a chance?
Who is The Denver Post Editorial Board?

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