Candidate Q&A: Colorado governor

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 5,739

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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Coloradans will elect the 44th governor in state history this year, and the nominees of the Democratic, Republican and Unity parties will be determined by primary elections on June 30.

Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat first elected in 2018 and reelected four years later, is term-limited.

Colorado Newsline sent questionnaires to candidates in contested primary races and is publishing responses as part of its voter guide to help Coloradans make informed choices.

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