Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeat Sen. Michael Bennet
Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 10:26 PM MDT / CBS Colorado
TL;DR
- Phil Weiser won the Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeating Sen. Michael Bennet.
- Weiser is term-limited as attorney general and this was his first run for governor.
- Bennet has served three terms in the U.S. Senate.
- Weiser will face the Republican nominee in the November general election to replace Gov. Jared Polis.
- Weiser campaigned on being a fighter against establishment sentiment and an 'insider' opponent.
- Bennet defended his record as a moderate senator and his votes on Trump's cabinet nominees.
- The article mentions past controversies involving Gov. Polis, Tina Peters, and campaign finance.
- The Republican primary candidates for governor are Barb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms, and Victor Marx, with former Congressman Greg Lopez running as unaffiliated.
- A Democrat has held the Colorado governor's office for the past 20 years.