(The Center Square) – Attorney General Phil Weiser announced on Thursday he’s running for Colorado governor in the 2026 election.
The Denver Democrat, who has served as the state’s attorney general since 2019, is the first major name to declare for the 2026 gubernatorial election.
“As your Attorney General, I’ve shown up in every county, listened to you, and gotten results. That’s how we make life better for all Coloradans,” Weiser said in his campaign announcement. “And there is more work to do to make Colorado a more affordable place to live, defend our freedoms & protect our land, air, and water.”
In a poll of Colorado Democratic primary voters conducted last month, 8% said they would support Weiser if the primary election were held
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