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Colorado Governor: 2026 Democratic Primary Results

With Jared Polis term-limited, the open governorship drew a heavyweight Democratic matchup: a sitting U.S. senator against the state's attorney general. The winner faces the Republican nominee in November.

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  • ✓Phil WeiserWon
    55.0%349,318
  • Michael Bennet
    45.0%286,372

Colorado by county

Phil Weiser Michael BennetNo votes counted Douglas County

Each county shades to whichever candidate leads it. Hover a county for the full split. Douglas County is outlined.

The candidates

  • Michael Bennet (Democratic) U.S. senator running for the open governorship.

  • Phil Weiser (Democratic) Colorado attorney general and the other half of the marquee matchup.

What this office does

The governor runs Colorado's executive branch, signs or vetoes every bill the legislature passes, sets the state budget, and appoints agency heads and judges.

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Source: Colorado Secretary of State and Douglas County Elections. Candidate field as published in our 2026 ballot guide. Results are unofficial until canvassed and certified.