How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor
Phil Weiser won the Democratic race by nearly 12 points, while Republican Barb Kirkmeyer led Victor Marx by fewer than 1,400 votes.
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Meet prosecutor Phil Weiser, who opposes Donald Trump, after winning the Democratic primary in Colorado and becoming a favorite by November.
How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor
Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. On the Democratic side, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser beat his opponent, three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, by a nearly 12-percentage-point margin, largely thanks to …
Telecom Law Expert Weiser Wins Democratic Governor Primary in Colorado
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 — A telecom expert has become the surprise Democratic candidate for Colorado governor. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the state’s Democratic primary for governor on June 30, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in an upset, according to election results reported by Associated Press. Learn about America250 / Telecom150 Learn about America250 / Telecom150 This likely clears Weiser’s path to the governor’s office…
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