Record-breaking fundraising, billionaire-backed super PACs shape Colorado governor’s race

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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As Colorado’s June 30 primary draws nearer, two strong campaign fundraising performances and a lopsided super PAC spending spree have turned the Democratic race for governor into a $20 million blockbuster.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, whom a recent poll showed as the race’s slight favorite, entered June having received more than $4.6 million in direct campaign donations from his supporters, according to disclosures filed with the Colorado secretary of state’s office.

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