Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeat Sen. Michael Bennet

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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.

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