Colorado Primaries Show Power Shift | Denver News

Colorado’s primaries delivered a thrilling showdown between veteran powerhouses and rising stars, reshaping the state’s political landscape. In Denver’s First District, incumbent Diana DeGette held off a spirited challenge from progressive newcomer Melat Kiros, while Governor Mike Bennet edged out Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Democratic race — signaling a generational shift in leadership. On the GOP side, influencer Victor Marx battled state reps Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms, with Kirkmeyer leading early. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper cruised in his Senate race, and Jena Griswold dominated the AG contest, cementing her path to the general election. This was less about nostalgia and more about momentum — a battle of the old guard versus the new wave, with November’s ballot already taking shape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d918e82b30e01bf5