Colorado Senate Election 2026
John Hickenlooper (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Hickenlooper (incumbent) | Democratic | Senator since 2021 |
| Mark Baisley | Republican |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
John Hickenlooper (D)
- Sponsored background checks on private gun transfers. (2021-03) source
- Sponsored a bill strengthening union organizing. (2021-02) source
- Calls for a 100% renewable energy economy by 2050. (2020-11) source
- Wants universal coverage through a public option rather than single payer. (2020-10) source
- Prefers a public option over single-payer health care. (2019) source
- Opposes vouchers for private or religious schools. (2020-10) source
- Supports higher taxes on the wealthy and lower taxes on working families. (2019-08) source
- Supports a $15 federal minimum wage. (2019-07) source
- Wants Dreamers protected rather than deported. (2017-12) source
- Called a special session to pass same-sex civil unions in Colorado. (2019-03) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.