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Nov 3, 2026 · open seat

Colorado - Governor

Gov. Jared Polis is term-limited. Colorado has not elected a Republican governor since 2002. Former Rep. Greg Lopez is running as an unaffiliated candidate.

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Phil Weiser
Democrat

Colorado attorney general since 2019 and former dean of the University of Colorado Law School. Beat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the June 30 primary. Running mate: Lesley Dahlkemper.

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Victor Marx
Republican

Marine Corps veteran and founder of All Things Possible Ministries in Colorado Springs. Beat state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms in the primary. Running mate: George Markert.

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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →

No independent public poll of the general election has been released yet.

Sources: Wikipedia, Colorado Public Radio, Smarter.Vote · September 2026
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