Joshua Giffin, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Joshua Griffin joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026.
Griffin is a U.S. Army combat veteran with roughly two decades of military service, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After his military career, Griffin returned to Colorado and became known for his community and business involvement, and held the distinction of being the oldest Division I player in college football.
Ben Campbell, former US senator from Colorado and advocate for Native American rights, dies at age 92
Ernest Luning
ernest-luning@denvergazette.com
Updated 4 hours ago
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who represented Colorado for two terms beginning in 1993 and was the first Native American elected to the chamber since the 1920s, died Tuesday, his family and close associates confirmed. He was 92. Campbell,...
Ernest Luning
Reporter
Trump’s latest funding cuts dampen bipartisan dealmaking in 2026
Ramsey Touchberry Washington Examiner
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Updated 12 hours ago
Senate Republicans are optimistic about bipartisanship beyond healthcare next year, despite the looming midterm elections, but some of President Donald Trump’s latest actions could thwart the appetite for deal-making. The administration is dismantling a federal climate center and halting construction...
Gabe Evans, Colorado Republican incumbent, CD8 race
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
In what is quickly becoming one of the most-watched congressional races in 2026, Evans looks to continue serving in a second term in Colorado’s Congressional District 8. Evans served 12 years in the U.S. military and was an Arvada police...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Shannon Bird, Colorado Democratic primary CD8 candidate
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Shannon Bird looks to win the Democratic nomination for a chance to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans next year for Congressional District 8, which is being called one of the most vulnerable seats in Congress and could decide which...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Evan Munsing, Colorado Democratic primary CD8 candidate
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Evan Munsing looks to win the Democratic nomination for a chance to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans next year for Congressional District 8, which is being called one of the most vulnerable seats in Congress and could decide which...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Manny Rutinel, Colorado Democratic primary CD8 candidate
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Manny Rutinel is an attorney, entrepreneur, and currently serves in the Colorado House of Representatives for District 32, representing parts of Adams County after being appointed in 2023 and subsequently elected to a full term.
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Mark Baisley, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Mark Baisley joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026. Baisley is a Republican state senator representing Colorado’s 4th Senate District, which covers parts of...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Michael Bennet, Democratic candidate for Colorado governor
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for the state’s top spot as governor with Gov. Jared Polis reaching term limits in 2026. Bennet is a longtime Colorado public servant and attorney, having served more...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Scott Bottoms, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Scott Bottoms joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026. Bottoms is a state representative serving Colorado House District 15, which includes much of eastern...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Barb Kirkmeyer, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
Barb Kirkmeyer joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026. Kirkmeyer is a Republican leader and current Colorado state Senator representing District 23, which includes...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
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