Tracking 2026 primary elections in Colorado

This year’s 2026 Colorado primary election is focused on several major races that could shape Colorado politics for years. One of the biggest contests is the Democratic race for governor between Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser, since current governor Jared Polis cannot run again because of term limits. The leading Republican gubernatorial candidates include state Rep. Scott Bottoms, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Victor Marx. Political Expert, Rich Rubino weighs in.