GOVERNOR

Colorado Governor2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

OPEN

Jared Polis (D)

Term-limited

RACE RATING

Last updated: Jan 23, 2025

Solid D

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Apr 27, 2026

D +50

R +50

Race summary

A sitting senator has not lost a gubernatorial primary for more than 15 years, but Sen. Michael Bennet may be in danger of falling victim to a wave of anti-status-quo fervor.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Mar 17, 2026

Primary Election: Jun 30, 2026

INCUMBENT

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CANDIDATES

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STATE DATA RACE ANALYSIS

STATE DATA

Colorado

Population Breakdown

Source: United States Census

Past Presidential Results from this State

2024 Election Results

Source: The Cook Political Report

2020 Election Results

Source: The Cook Political Report

RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

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