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Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper looks on as Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee for Colorado governor, introduces her as his pick for lieutenant governor on his ticket on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Colorado Democratic Party headquarters in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Phil Weiser picks county commissioner from metro Denver as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper worked with Attorney General Phil Weiser to distribute opioid settlement money and campaigned to lift Jeffco's TABOR revenue cap in 2024.

Data center server racks are shown in a modern server room. (Quantic69 / Getty Images)

Voters in Colorado’s battleground district are wary of AI — and party affiliation doesn’t much matter

LEFT: U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. (Photo by Shaun Stanley/Special to The Denver Post) | RIGHT: Eileen Laubacher, the Democratic nominee in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election. (Campaign handout)

Rep. Lauren Boebert��ap Democratic challenger is banking on a giant money gap. Will that be enough to win the race?

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks during an election watch party for his gubernatorial campaign as he declares victory in the Democratic primary against U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Ace Eat Serve in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Spending topped $67 million in key Colorado primary races. But big money didn’t always win.

Colorado Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx stands for a portrait in the indoor shooting range adjacent to his podcast studio at his campaign headquarters on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Victor Marx, the Republican nominee for Colorado governor, has an unusual backstory. Here’s what to know.

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Victor Marx is an exorcist who says he killed a man. Republicans nominated him anyway. (��ap)

"The elevation of Victor Marx is, in part, a story about the right-wing revolution eating its own." -- Michelle Goldberg

4th Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, left, and Alex Kelloff, the Democratic candidates for the 3rd Congressional District, during a debate hosted by the Southern Colorado Labor Council on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. They are vying in the primary to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd in November. (Photo by Mark Reis/Special to the Denver Post)

Dwayne Romero wins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd

Voters will decide Tuesday which Aspen-area businessman to advance as the Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd and as the Democrat facing Rep. Jeff Crank for his seat.

Colorado Politics

Phil Weiser picks county commissioner from metro Denver as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper worked with Attorney General Phil Weiser to distribute opioid settlement money and campaigned to lift Jeffco's TABOR revenue cap in 2024.

Denver Politics

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivers remarks during the State of the City at the Livestock Center at the National Western Center in Denver on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston promises universal childcare in State of City speech

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston plans to announce a universal childcare program Tuesday night in his State of the City address. He also will speak about affordable housing and redevelopment.

Colorado Legislature

A screen capture from the Colorado health exchange website. (Connect for Health Colorado)

Colorado’s health insurance marketplace loses one insurer, gains another

Colorado’s individual health insurance marketplace will gain its first new option in three years in 2027, while losing another.

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Phil Weiser picks county commissioner from metro Denver as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Voters in Colorado’s battleground district are wary of AI — and party affiliation doesn’t much matter

Rep. Lauren Boebert��ap Democratic challenger is banking on a giant money gap. Will that be enough to win the race?

Spending topped $67 million in key Colorado primary races. But big money didn’t always win.

Victor Marx, the Republican nominee for Colorado governor, has an unusual backstory. Here’s what to know.

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Independent candidate hoping to take on Democrat Melat Kiros turns in signatures for Denver congressional seat

Why the Republican primary for Colorado governor — led narrowly by Victor Marx — hasn’t been called

In Colorado’s battleground race, Rep. Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel make their case to voters now that match is set

How Phil Weiser connected with voters to defeat Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor

Victor Marx maintains lead in Colorado GOP governor primary with few votes remaining

Election 2026

Victor Marx is an exorcist who says he killed a man. Republicans nominated him anyway. (��ap)

In razor-thin race, Victor Marx holds onto lead against Barb Kirkmeyer for GOP governor nomination

How first-time candidate Melat Kiros upended Denver politics by defeating one of its biggest figures

Melat Kiros is likely headed to Congress. Her anti-Israel stance will now take center stage (Editorial)

4th Congressional District

Dwayne Romero wins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district

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

Extreme candidate’s win in CD1 signals time to end caucuses in Colorado (��ap)

Colorado Politics

Phil Weiser picks county commissioner from metro Denver as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Haven’t heard much about Colorado’s 150th birthday? You’re not alone, poll says.

Dozens protest ICE facility following shooting of protester

Voters in Colorado’s battleground district are wary of AI — and party affiliation doesn’t much matter

Denver Politics

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston promises universal childcare in State of City speech

Denver City Council postpones vote on nightclub licenses after shooting left 1 dead, 8 injured

Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis will run against Mayor Mike Johnston in 2027

Denver will end rolling closures of its DMV offices next month

Colorado Legislature

Colorado’s health insurance marketplace loses one insurer, gains another

New Colorado laws related to gun control, conversion therapy, wildlife trafficking take effect

A costly, scorched-earth Denver primary reflects the fight over the Democratic Party’s direction. But voters want it to stop.

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