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Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser running in Democratic primary for governor of Colorado on June 30

Source: Ballotpedia News April 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM (22 hours ago) Colorado Senate Race

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are competing in the Democratic primary for governor on June 30, with term-limited incumbent Jared Polis unable to seek reelection. Both candidates have centered their campaigns on resisting President Donald Trump and addressing affordability issues.

Key Points

  • Two prominent Colorado Democrats—Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser—are the main candidates in the gubernatorial primary
  • Incumbent Governor Jared Polis is term-limited and cannot run for reelection
  • Both candidates emphasize anti-Trump messaging and economic affordability as central campaign themes