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Who's Gonna Govern?

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Get to know the eight candidates who want to be Colorado's next governor. Before you vote in the historic open primaries, find out what they think are the biggest issues facing the state.

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Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for governor 09.06.2026

State senator Barabra Kirkmeyer is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. She faces state representative Scott Bottoms and pastor Victor Marx in the GOP primary.

Scott Bottoms, candidate for governor 09.06.2026

State representative Scott Bottoms is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. He faces pastor Victor Marx and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer.

Forum: Democrat candidates for Colorado Attorney General 08.06.2026

Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman participate in a forum for Colorado attorney general on May 15, 2026 in front of an audience at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association […]

Debate: GOP candidates for Colorado governor 08.06.2026

It’s been two decades since Colorado elected a Republican governor. But the GOP keeps trying.

Debate: Democrat candidates for Colorado governor 08.06.2026

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off in a live debate on May 7, 2026. You can find CPR’s entire primary voter guide here.

Melat Kiros, First Congressional District candidate 08.06.2026

Kiros is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

Wanda James, First Congressional District candidate 08.06.2026

James is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

Diana DeGette, First Congressional District candidate 08.06.2026

DeGette is seeking reelection in a three-way race against Wanda James and Melot Kiros for CD-1, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs.

Julie Gonzales, U.S. Senate candidate 08.06.2026

Gonzales is running against incumbent John Hickenlooper in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Hickenlooper declined our interview.

Phil Weiser, candidate for governor 08.06.2026

Weiser is running against state senator Michael Bennet in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. He previously served in the Clinton and Obama Justice Departments.

Michael Bennet, candidate for governor 08.06.2026

Bennet is running against state attorney general Phil Weiser in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado.

River Gassen, Fifth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Jeff Crank, Fifth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Jeff Hurd, Third Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Adam Frisch, Third Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Yadira Caraveo, Eighth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Gabe Evans, Eighth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Trisha Calvarese, Fourth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Lauren Boebert, Fourth Congressional District candidate 15.10.2024

The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.

Jena Griswold, candidate for secretary of state 26.10.2022

In 2022, Jena Griswold is running for reelection as Colorado's secretary of state. The Democrat was elected in 2018, and before that, she was an attorney.

Pam Anderson, candidate for secretary of state 26.10.2022

In 2022, Pam Anderson is running for Colorado secretary of state. The Republican was the clerk and recorder in Jefferson County. She also led the Colorado County Clerks Association.

Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for U.S. House 21.10.2022

In 2022, Barbara Kirkmeyer is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

Yadira Caraveo, candidate for U.S. House 21.10.2022

In 2022, Dr. Yadira Caraveo is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

Michael Bennet, candidate for U.S. Senate 19.10.2022

In 2022, Michael Bennet is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate. The Democrat has held the office since 2009. He was previously superintendent of Denver Public Schools. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

Joe O’Dea, candidate for U.S. Senate 19.10.2022

In 2022, Joe O'Dea is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. He owns a construction company called Concrete Express. He is running for office for the first time. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

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