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Colorado Democrats Nominate Candidates for Governor and Senate

Colorado Democrats have selected their nominees for the upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races. Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating Senator Michael Bennet. In the Senate race, Senator John Hickenlooper secured the Democratic nomination, while Greg Baisley won the Republican nod.

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Colorado Democrats Nominate Candidates for Governor and Senate

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What Happened

Colorado Democrats have chosen their candidates for the state's gubernatorial and Senate elections. Phil Weiser emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for governor, securing the party's nomination. He defeated Senator Michael Bennet in this contest.

In the race for the U.S. Senate seat, incumbent Senator John Hickenlooper won the Democratic primary. He faced a progressive challenger. On the Republican side for the Senate race, Greg Baisley secured the party's nomination.

The primary elections determined the matchups for the general election contests in Colorado.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor.

  2. 2

    Phil Weiser defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

  3. 3

    Senator John Hickenlooper won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.

  4. 4

    Greg Baisley won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.

  5. 5

    The elections determined the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and Senate in Colorado.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

nbcnewsNBC News
Focuses on Senator John Hickenlooper winning the Colorado Democratic Senate primary against a progressive challenger.
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thehillThe Hill
Reports on Phil Weiser's defeat of Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination in the Colorado governor's race.
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thehillThe Hill
Covers John Hickenlooper's win in the Democratic primary and Greg Baisley's victory in the GOP nod for the Senate race.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Highlights Phil Weiser's victory over Senator Michael Bennet in the Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary.
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axiosAxios
Notes Phil Weiser's upset victory over Michael Bennet to win the Democratic primary for Colorado governor.
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Full Coverage

12 articles · chronological
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Live Results: Colorado midterm primaries
NPR NewsNPR News
Here are Colorado's 2026 primary election results
NBC NewsNBC News
Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Colorado primary election results
The HillThe Hill
Live results: Bennet, Weiser duke it out in Democratic primary for Colorado governor
The HillThe Hill
Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary
NBC NewsNBC News
Sen. John Hickenlooper wins Colorado Democratic Senate primary over progressive challenger
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Incumbent Hickenlooper wins Democratic nomination for Senate in Colorado
Fox NewsFox News
Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
AxiosAxios
Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Phil Weiser holds off Sen. Michael Bennet to secure Colorado Democratic governor nomination
The HillThe Hill
Weiser defeats Bennet for Democratic nod in Colorado governor’s race
The HillThe Hill
Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary, Baisley wins GOP nod

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Full Coverage

12 articles · chronological

PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Live Results: Colorado midterm primaries
NPR NewsNPR News
Here are Colorado's 2026 primary election results
NBC NewsNBC News
Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Colorado primary election results
The HillThe Hill
Live results: Bennet, Weiser duke it out in Democratic primary for Colorado governor
The HillThe Hill
Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary
NBC NewsNBC News
Sen. John Hickenlooper wins Colorado Democratic Senate primary over progressive challenger
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Incumbent Hickenlooper wins Democratic nomination for Senate in Colorado
Fox NewsFox News
Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
AxiosAxios
Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Phil Weiser holds off Sen. Michael Bennet to secure Colorado Democratic governor nomination
The HillThe Hill
Weiser defeats Bennet for Democratic nod in Colorado governor’s race
The HillThe Hill
Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary, Baisley wins GOP nod

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