Primary
Primary held June 30, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Weiser ✓ | 505,397 | 56.9% | |
| Michael Bennet | 383,081 | 43.1% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Marx ✓ | 208,345 | 39.9% | |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | 205,931 | 39.4% | |
| Scott Bottoms | 108,444 | 20.8% |
Full calendar and every race: Colorado primary guide
Race Overview
Incumbent
OPEN (Jared Polis)
Party
Democrat
Open Seat
Yes
Current Rating
Term Limited
Yes
Candidates
Phil Weiser Nominee
DemocratVictor Marx Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Colorado governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
When is the 2026 Colorado governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat