Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he's running for governor. Colorado's gubernatorial election will take place in 2026.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced on Thursday that he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Thursday he is running for governor in the 2026 election.

Democrat Phil Weiser is midway through his second term as Attorney General. Over his six years in office he made a name for himself fighting the first Trump administration in court, as well as suing opioid manufacturers and social media companies.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Thursday launched a 2026 campaign for governor, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to jump into what’s expected to be a crowded contest to replace Gov. Jared Polis.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced his bid to be the state’s next governor on Thursday morning, becoming the first Democrat to enter what will likely be a crowded 2026 primary field.

DENVER — Phil Weiser announced on Thursday he will seek the Democratic Party nomination for governor in the 2026 election. Weiser was first elected as the state's attorney general in 2018 and was reelected in 2022. Weiser issued the following statement in a release on Thursday:

Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser is the first out of the gate to officially declare a bid for the 2026 gubernatorial race.