Who's Gonna Govern?

State senator Barabra Kirkmeyer is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. She faces state representative Scott Bottoms and pastor Victor Marx in the GOP primary. Colorado hasn’t elected a Republican governor in more than two decades, but Kirkmeyer thinks a laser focus on the state’s finances and regulations will be her path to victory.CPR’s Tom Hesse talked to Bottoms about how she'd plan to govern our state.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

State representative Scott Bottoms is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. He faces pastor Victor Marx and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. Colorado hasn’t elected a Republican governor in more than two decades, but Bottoms thinks unapologetic conservatism will be the key to changing the minds of primary voters.CPR’s Tom Hesse talked to Bottoms about how he'd plan to govern our state.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman participate in a forum for Colorado attorney general on May 15, 2026 in front of an audience at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association annual conference in Vail.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

It’s been two decades since Colorado elected a Republican governor. But the GOP keeps trying. Colorado Representative Scott Bottoms and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer faced off in a live debate on May 14, 2026.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off in a live debate on May 7, 2026.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Kiros is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s the first candidate to beat incumbent Diana DeGette during the Democratic Assembly since DeGette joined Congress in 1997. Kiros is a former attorney, grad student, and barista.CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to Kiros about what it would mean to have a democratic socialist leading CD-01.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

James is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s a CU Regent, the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the country, and a former naval officer.CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to James about how she wants to shake up the First Congressional District.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

DeGette is seeking reelection in a three-way race against Wanda James and Melat Kiros for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s represented the District for nearly three decades, is the ranking Democrat on the Health and Human Services Committee, and is co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus.CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to DeGette about where she stands on the issues in 2026.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Gonzales is running against incumbent John Hickenlooper in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Hickenlooper declined our interview. The winner will face Republican State Senator Mark Baisler in the fall. Gonzales currently represents Colorado’s 34th Senate district, which comprises Denver.CPR’s Ryan Warner  talked to Bennet about how he'd plan to govern our state.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Weiser is running against state senator Michael Bennet in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. He previously served in the Clinton and Obama Justice Departments.CPR’s Ryan Warner  talked to Bennet about how he'd plan to govern our state.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Bennet is running against state attorney general Phil Weiser in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. He's the former superintendent of Denver Public Schools and former Chief of Staff to a Denver mayor.CPR's Ryan Warner talked to Bennet about how he'd plan to govern our state.You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.