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.

Nearly two years out from the 2026 gubernatorial election, the fight to become Colorado's next head of state is already underway. Attorney General Phil Weiser threw his hat into the ring on Thursday,

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 announces his candidacy for Governor in the 2026 election, though he currently trails behind other potential Democratic contenders in early polls.

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 raises over $155,000 on first day of gubernatorial campaign. Campaign focuses on public safety and environmental protection.

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.

Weiser posted the announcement on X and became the first Democrat to enter the 2026 primary field. Colorado’s current Gov. Jared Polis was reelected to his second term in 2022, and per the term limits, he will not run again in 2026, leaving the seat open to a new candidate.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2026. "There are many reasons why I'm running to lead this state I love, but the biggest reason is simple: I'm committed to fighting for the people of Colorado,