CO

Governor — CO

The seat, the current officeholder, and everyone running to take it.

Current officeholder

Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democrat

Next election

2026-11-03

Colorado Governor Race 2026

State

Candidates (5)

Portrait of Jared Polis

Jared Polis

DemocratGovernor CO

Taxes and fiscal policyEconomic development and jobs

Portrait of Barbara Kirkmeyer

Barbara Kirkmeyer

RepublicanGovernor CO

State budget and taxesPublic safety and crime

Portrait of Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet

DemocratGovernor CO

Health careClimate and energy

Portrait of Phil Weiser

Phil Weiser

DemocratGovernor CO

Consumer protection and antitrustOpioids and public health litigation

Portrait of Scott Bottoms

Scott Bottoms

RepublicanGovernor CO

Public information availabilityCampaign finance transparency

3 other elections also on file for this seat.