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Who's Gonna Govern?
by Colorado Public Radio
Get to know the eight candidates who want to be Colorado's next governor. Before you vote in the historic open primaries, find out what they think are the biggest issues facing the state.
Episodes
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Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for governor
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.
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Scott Bottoms, candidate for governor
State representative Scott Bottoms is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. He faces pastor Victor Marx and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer.
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Forum: Democrat candidates for Colorado Attorney General
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 […]
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Debate: GOP candidates for Colorado governor
It’s been two decades since Colorado elected a Republican governor. But the GOP keeps trying.
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Debate: Democrat candidates for Colorado governor
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.
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Melat Kiros, First Congressional District candidate
Kiros is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.
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Wanda James, First Congressional District candidate
James is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.
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Diana DeGette, First Congressional District candidate
DeGette is seeking reelection in a three-way race against Wanda James and Melot Kiros for CD-1, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.
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Julie Gonzales, U.S. Senate candidate
Gonzales is running against incumbent John Hickenlooper in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Hickenlooper declined our interview.
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Phil Weiser, candidate for governor
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.
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Michael Bennet, candidate for governor
Bennet is running against state attorney general Phil Weiser in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado.
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River Gassen, Fifth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Jeff Crank, Fifth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Jeff Hurd, Third Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Adam Frisch, Third Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Yadira Caraveo, Eighth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Gabe Evans, Eighth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Trisha Calvarese, Fourth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Lauren Boebert, Fourth Congressional District candidate
The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Jena Griswold, candidate for secretary of state
In 2022, Jena Griswold is running for reelection as Colorado's secretary of state. The Democrat was elected in 2018, and before that, she was an attorney.
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Pam Anderson, candidate for secretary of state
In 2022, Pam Anderson is running for Colorado secretary of state. The Republican was the clerk and recorder in Jefferson County. She also led the Colorado County Clerks Association.
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Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for U.S. House
In 2022, Barbara Kirkmeyer is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.
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Yadira Caraveo, candidate for U.S. House
In 2022, Dr. Yadira Caraveo is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.
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Michael Bennet, candidate for U.S. Senate
In 2022, Michael Bennet is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate. The Democrat has held the office since 2009. He was previously superintendent of Denver Public Schools. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.
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Joe O’Dea, candidate for U.S. Senate
In 2022, Joe O'Dea is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. He owns a construction company called Concrete Express. He is running for office for the first time. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.
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Jared Polis, candidate for governor
In 2022, Jared Polis is running for reelection as Colorado's governor. The Democrat was elected in 2018. He is a former congressman and entrepreneur. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner…
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Heidi Ganahl, candidate for governor
In 2022, Heidi Ganahl is the Republican nominee for governor. She currently serves as a CU regent, making her the only Republican to hold statewide office in Colorado. She is also an entrepreneur, founding a doggy daycare business called Camp Bow Wow, which she has sold. For more information to...
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Walker Stapleton On What He Would Do As Governor
In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether […]
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Jared Polis On What He Would Do As Governor
In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth, transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to […]
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Primary Winners: Jared Polis, Democrat And Walker Stapleton, Republican
Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest.
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Bonus Episode: Congressional District Candidates
Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle.
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Candidate Jared Polis, Democrat
Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control.
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Candidate Walker Stapleton, Republican
Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office.
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Candidate Greg Lopez, Republican
Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor.
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Candidate Donna Lynne, Democrat
Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation.
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Candidate Doug Robinson, Republican
Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology.
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Candidate Cary Kennedy, Democrat
Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
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Candidate Victor Mitchell, Republican
Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado.
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Candidate Mike Johnston, Democrat
Episode 1: Democrat Mike Johnston served in the Colorado Senate from 2009-2017, where public education was a big part of his focus.
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Get to know the eight candidates who want to be Colorado's next governor. Before you vote in the historic open primaries, find out what they think are the biggest issues facing the state.
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