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The Denver Post 2026 Election Voter GuideOur stories, explainers and editorials for the 2026 primary election. Updated with new stories up to Election Day, June 30. Read more These Colorado essential workers can do their jobs because they have childcare: ‘It’s vital’ |
| General Election Stories |
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| StoryIn a first for Colorado, unaffiliated voters will make up majority of electorate for party primary elections |
| StoryU.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district |
| Candidate Stories |
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Governor |
| ExplainerA quick look at the Colorado governor candidates running in this month’s Democratic, Republican primaries |
| StoryVictor Marx’s atypical campaign for governor — and sometimes-incredible backstory — makes him a force in GOP primary |
| StoryColorado’s Republican gubernatorial hopefuls finally meet for an often-surreal debate |
| StoryVictor Marx might be leading the GOP race for Colorado governor. But he’s skipping most debates. |
| StoryRepublican candidates for Colorado governor discuss state budget, pedophilia rings during televised debate |
| VideoWATCH: Republican governor candidates debate in event co-sponsored by The Denver Post |
| Story/VideoMichael Bennet, Phil Weiser trade jabs at each other — and Gov. Polis — in televised debate |
| StoryIn Colorado governor’s race, two heavy-hitting Democrats cleared the primary field. But the fight’s just starting. |
Attorney General |
| ExplainerWho’s running for Colorado attorney general? A look at the Democratic and Republican primary candidates. |
Secretary of State |
| StoryTwo Jeffco women compete for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state |
State Treasurer |
| Neither Democrat Jeff Bridges nor Republican Kevin Grantham have primary opponents. |
U.S. Senator |
| StorySen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon? |
U.S. Representative – District 1Incumbent: Diana DeGette (D) • City and County of Denver • Map • Find by address |
| StoryDiana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary. |
| StoryA young Democrat stunned Rep. Diana DeGette in a party vote. Against the odds, Melat Kiros is gunning for a primary win. |
U.S. Representative – District 3Incumbent: Jeff Hurd (R) • Western Slope + south-central Colorado + Pueblo • Map • Find by address |
| StoryTwo Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue |
U.S. Representative – District 4Incumbent: Lauren Boebert (R) • Eastern Plains + Douglas County • Map • Find by address Read more Aurora police produce their own true-crime podcast in hopes of catching a cold-case killer |
| StoryDemocrat halts bid for nomination to take on U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, leaving one primary contender |
U.S. Representative – District 5Incumbent: Jeff Crank (R) • Colorado Springs area • Map • Find by address |
| Story2 Army vets vie for chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank: ‘This is not your mother’s Colorado Springs’ |
U.S. Representative – District 8Incumbent: Gabe Evans (R) • North metro area + Greeley • Map • Find by address |
| StoryDemocrats spar in Greeley, with eye on taking on U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans |
| Editorials |
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| Editorials represent the opinion of The Denver Post editorial board, which is separate from the paper’s news operation. |
| EditorialVote Michael Dougherty for Colorado attorney general in the Democratic primary |
| EditorialThe Denver Post endorses Michael Allen for attorney general in the Republican primary |
| EditorialDenver Post endorsement for Colorado’s next secretary of state |
| EditorialIs John Hickenlooper the one to fight Trump or should voters give Julie Gonzales a chance? |
| ExplainerWho is The Denver Post Editorial Board? |
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