Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 30, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Weiser ✓ | 500,857 | 56.9% | |
| Michael Bennet | 380,128 | 43.2% |
Republican Primary
Held June 30, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Marx ✓ | 206,330 | 39.7% | |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | 205,931 | 39.6% | |
| Scott Bottoms | 107,411 | 20.7% |
Unity Primary
Held June 30, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Noël Fiorino | — | — | |
| Jeff Peckman | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: Colorado primary guide
Race Overview
Candidates
Phil Weiser Nominee
Democrat
Victor Marx Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Colorado governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
When is the 2026 Colorado governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat