Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser running in Democratic primary for governor of Colorado on June 30
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are competing in the Democratic primary for governor on June 30, with term-limited incumbent Jared Polis unable to seek reelection. Both candidates have centered their campaigns on resisting President Donald Trump and addressing affordability issues.
Key Points
- Two prominent Colorado Democrats—Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser—are the main candidates in the gubernatorial primary
- Incumbent Governor Jared Polis is term-limited and cannot run for reelection
- Both candidates emphasize anti-Trump messaging and economic affordability as central campaign themes