Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Progressive challengers aiming to unseat two of Colorado’s best-known and longest-serving incumbents are starting off at a major financial disadvantage as they seek to bring their case to voters this year.

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s campaign collected more than $5.4 million in contributions and transfers from other campaign committees last year, according to Federal Election Commission disclosures, as the onetime Colorado governor seeks a second six-year Senate term in 2026. Hickenlooper began the year with …

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