Diana DeGette

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

Shontel Lewis, who was endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America when she ran for council, may be hoping to ride the momentum of recent DSA victories in Denver.

Denver City Councilwoman Shantel M. Lewis speaks during a press conference in response to the reversal of convictions connected to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, on Friday, June 5, 2026, outside The Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership on Welton Street in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters speaks during the first day of the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Coloradans talk about Trump’s claims of election fraud (Letters)

7 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Melat Kiros, a Democratic candidate in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, declares victory to supporters on primary election night in Denver, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

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

By John Aguilar

July 9, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Melat Kiros, who last month earned the Democratic nomination to run for the seat long...

Democratic nominee Manny Rutinel, left, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, who is seeking a second term representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. (Photos by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post, left, and Brice Tucker/Greeley Tribune)

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

By John Aguilar

July 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"Where the race is going is strictly to people's pocketbooks," Democratic strategist David Boian said...

Michael Bennet gives a concession speech during a Democratic gubernatorial primary watch party at the Schoolyard Brewery in Denver on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Phil Weiser was declared the Democratic nominee for Governor of Colorado. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Coloradans respond to dramatic primary results for DeGette, Bennet and Comacho (Letters)

By DP 抖阴ap

July 6, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

I feel sad for Michael Bennet that he doesn't get to come home to Colorado...

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks during an election watch party for his gubernatorial campaign after winning Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Ace Eat Serve in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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

By Nick Coltrain

July 4, 2026 at 6:36 a.m.

"There鈥檚 no doubt, to my eye, that (Phil) Weiser was helped by anti-incumbent sentiment. But...

Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx answers questions from reporters during his primary night watch party at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Looks like Victor Marx will win, putting Colorado back into late-night punchlines (抖阴ap)

By Krista Kafer

July 4, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

If Victor Marx鈥檚 lead in the Republican primary gubernatorial race holds, we鈥檒l be back on...

Melat Kiros, a candidate in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, walks through a crowd of supporters after declaring victory on election night in Denver on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

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

By Elliott Wenzler

July 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

鈥淭o overcome the millions of dollars in dark money, we were able to have real...

Melat Kiros, a candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, addresses a crowd of supporters and declares victory on primary election night in Denver on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

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

By The Denver Post Editorial Board

July 1, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

"We are not in any position to tell Melat Kiros that she should now change...

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet gives a concession speech to supporters of his campaign in the Democratic gubernatorial primary during his election night watch party at Schoolyard Beer Garden in Denver on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated Bennet to become the Democratic nominee for governor. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Five takeaways in Colorado primaries as DSA candidate ousts congresswoman, Democrats reject senator, big money falters

By Nick Coltrain

July 2, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

The most nationally resonating story of Colorado's primary election was Melat Kiros' defeat of 15-term...

Melat Kiros, now the Democratic nominee in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, addresses a crowd of supporters and declares victory on election night in Denver on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress

By Elliott Wenzler

July 1, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

The election may prove to be a bellwether for deep-blue districts with a new generation...

Colorado gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet speaks during a forum hosted by the Colorado Young Democrats with fellow candidate Attorney General Phil Weiser, not pictured, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 68 in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

As Colorado primary election arrives, several Democratic and Republican politicians’ futures hang in balance

By Nick Coltrain

June 30, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Longtime Democratic figures John Hickenlooper and Diana DeGette face primary challenges from a new generation...

Diana DeGette

Featured