About John Hickenlooper

John took a different path to public office. After being laid off as a geologist, he opened the first brewpub in Colorado. As a small-business owner, John was active in the local community and ran for office because he believed he could bring a different perspective and get things done. At a time when Washington is rife with division, John is the problem-solver we need in the Senate.

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Proud to be backed by such great public service leaders, from District Attorneys to City Councilmembers! Thank you to community leader Elbra Wedgeworth, Former Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, Former Denver City Councilmember and Former DOLA Ex... more
4/21/2026 • 133 interactions
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4/21/2026 • 241 interactions
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
The Intercept • 4/17/2026
Matt Duss, former foreign policy adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, on how Democrats can win on an anti-war platform and bring about real change. The post When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents appeared first on The Intercept.
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper pulls in nearly $1.4M in 1st quarter, heads into primary with $4M 
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper pulls in nearly $1.4M in 1st quarter, heads into primary with $4M 
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper pulls in nearly $1.4M in 1st quarter, heads into primary with $4M 
Colorado Politics • 4/9/2026
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s campaign raised nearly $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 and plans to report more than $4 million on hand heading into Colorado’s June primary, the first-term Democrat’s campaign said Thursday. That brings Hickenlooper’s total receipts to about $9 million since ...
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
Phil Weiser wins top spot in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary at party’s state assembly
Phil Weiser wins top spot in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary at party’s state assembly
Phil Weiser wins top spot in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary at party’s state assembly
Colorado Politics • 3/28/2026
Attorney General Phil Weiser’s name will appear first on Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot after his overwhelming win Saturday at the party’s state assembly in Pueblo. Weiser joins U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the June 30 primary for the office held by term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. ...
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Julie Gonzales
Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
Karen Breslin
Karen Breslin Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Jena Griswold
Jena Griswold Running for Attorney General
David Seligman
David Seligman Running for Attorney General
Phil Weiser
Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Seligman, Bridges, Gonzales lead downballot races heading into Colorado Democrats’ state assembly
Seligman, Bridges, Gonzales lead downballot races heading into Colorado Democrats’ state assembly
Seligman, Bridges, Gonzales lead downballot races heading into Colorado Democrats’ state assembly
Colorado Politics • 3/27/2026
As Colorado Democrats prepare to designate candidates to the June primary ballot at the party’s state assembly in Pueblo on Saturday, three candidates appear poised to win top-line designation in downballot statewide races, according to data compiled by the state party. There isn’t much suspense abo...
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Julie Gonzales
Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
Karen Breslin
Karen Breslin Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Amanda Gonzalez
Amanda Gonzalez Running for Secretary of State
David Seligman
David Seligman Running for Attorney General
Phil Weiser
Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Jessie Danielson
Jessie Danielson Running for Secretary of State
Federal judge rejects Republicans’ challenge to Colorado’s campaign donation limits
Federal judge rejects Republicans’ challenge to Colorado’s campaign donation limits
Federal judge rejects Republicans’ challenge to Colorado’s campaign donation limits
Colorado Sun • 3/27/2026
Colorado’s state campaign contribution limits, approved by voters in 2002, are among the lowest in the country
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Phil Weiser
Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Jessie Danielson
Jessie Danielson Running for Secretary of State
Hickenlooper primary challenger Julie Gonzales endorsed by national progressive group Indivisible
Hickenlooper primary challenger Julie Gonzales endorsed by national progressive group Indivisible
Hickenlooper primary challenger Julie Gonzales endorsed by national progressive group Indivisible
Colorado Politics • 3/24/2026
State Sen. Julie Gonzales’ bid to challenge U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper in Colorado’s Democratic primary got a boost Tuesday from Indivisible when the national arm of the progressive grassroots group endorsed the Denver lawmaker. The national group’s endorsement comes less than a week before Gonzale...
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
Mum on his own replacement, Bennet disrespects voters | Dick Wadhams
Mum on his own replacement, Bennet disrespects voters | Dick Wadhams
Mum on his own replacement, Bennet disrespects voters | Dick Wadhams
Colorado Politics • 3/23/2026
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is playing an arrogant game of hide-and-seek with Colorado voters as he seeks to abandon his Senate seat to become governor. Bennet insists that if he is elected governor in November, he will wait until he is inaugurated in January 2027 before he resigns from the Senate so h...
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Amanda Gonzalez
Amanda Gonzalez Running for Secretary of State
Jena Griswold
Jena Griswold Running for Attorney General
Phil Weiser
Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Jessie Danielson
Jessie Danielson Running for Secretary of State
As violent crimes spike on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, support from the federal government is lacking
As violent crimes spike on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, support from the federal government is lacking
As violent crimes spike on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, support from the federal government is lacking
Colorado Sun • 3/13/2026
Tribal leaders say 10 Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement officers were assigned to the reservation to curb violence. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, along with Rep. Jeff Hurd, are asking why they only have one.
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
From a bomb shelter in Israel, Colorado Democrats’ opposition to war in Iran feels like Vietnam Syndrome (Opinion)
From a bomb shelter in Israel, Colorado Democrats’ opposition to war in Iran feels like Vietnam Syndrome (Opinion)
From a bomb shelter in Israel, Colorado Democrats’ opposition to war in Iran feels like Vietnam Syndrome (Opinion)
The Denver Post • 3/5/2026
Statements from Colorado’s Democratic congressional delegation in response to President Donald Trump's strike on Iran, are examples of the quiet but powerful hold “Vietnam Syndrome” still exerts on the Democratic Party.
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him
Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him
Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him
Colorado Sun • 3/5/2026
During a recent debate, Bennet said Polis is “allergic” to building big statewide coalitions. At another gathering, Bennet said he totally disagrees with the idea that the governor’s health care policies have worked.
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Jena Griswold
Jena Griswold Running for Attorney General
Phil Weiser
Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Democrat Michael Bennet turns in petitions for Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, plans to skip caucuses
Democrat Michael Bennet turns in petitions for Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, plans to skip caucuses
Democrat Michael Bennet turns in petitions for Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, plans to skip caucuses
Colorado Politics • 2/28/2026
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democratic candidate for governor, submitted nominating petitions for Colorado’s June primary ballot on Friday, his campaign and the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office said. Bennet plans to rely on his petitions to get on the ballot, skipping the caucus and assembly pro...
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
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Phil Weiser Running for Governor
Colorado leaders react to U.S. attack on Iran: ‘A war of choice’
Colorado leaders react to U.S. attack on Iran: ‘A war of choice’
Colorado leaders react to U.S. attack on Iran: ‘A war of choice’
The Denver Post • 2/28/2026
Several of Colorado’s top elected officials called for congressional intervention hours after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, with the state’s federal delegation reacting along party lines either supporting or decrying the military action…
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper becomes first statewide candidate to submit nominating petitions
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper becomes first statewide candidate to submit nominating petitions
Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper becomes first statewide candidate to submit nominating petitions
Colorado Politics • 2/27/2026
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper on Thursday became the first statewide candidate to submit petition signatures for Colorado’s June Democratic primary, according to his campaign and the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Seeking reelection to a second term, Hickenlooper is facing four primary challeng...
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
The Chicago real estate firm looking to profit off Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
The Chicago real estate firm looking to profit off Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
The Chicago real estate firm looking to profit off Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
Chicago Reader • 2/27/2026
You were never supposed to read about the Highlands Real Estate Investment Trust. The Chicago-based real estate firm was created in 2016 to sell off its portfolio properties, return money to its investors, and quietly put itself out of business. Instead, Hig…
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Organizers Celebrate Palantir Headquarters’ Move From Denver After Protests
Organizers Celebrate Palantir Headquarters’ Move From Denver After Protests
Organizers Celebrate Palantir Headquarters’ Move From Denver After Protests
Prismreports.org • 2/26/2026
Meanwhile, Miami immigrant communities organize their own pushback as the company relocates its headquarters to Florida.
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Ilhan Omar complains about constituent’s arrest over stunt at State of the Union
Ilhan Omar complains about constituent’s arrest over stunt at State of the Union
Ilhan Omar complains about constituent’s arrest over stunt at State of the Union
Wnd.com • 2/26/2026
And DHS points out 3 members of Congress brought illegal aliens to Capitol
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Dem Rep Whines About DHS ‘Harassing’ Illegal Alien He Brought To SOTU
Dem Rep Whines About DHS ‘Harassing’ Illegal Alien He Brought To SOTU
Dem Rep Whines About DHS ‘Harassing’ Illegal Alien He Brought To SOTU
The Daily Caller • 2/26/2026
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts brought an illegal immigrant to Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, his office confirmed in a statement.
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Jena Griswold
Jena Griswold Running for Attorney General
Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations
Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations
Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations
The Denver Post • 2/24/2026
"Windows are getting smashed in cars. ... Five-foot-2, middle-aged women are being thrown to the ground,” said Sen. Mike Weissman, a bill sponsor.
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
Julie Gonzales
Julie Gonzales Running for US Senate
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Colorado Congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center
Colorado Congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center
Colorado Congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center
The Denver Post • 2/24/2026
Documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado revealed that ICE had identified a defunct private prison in Hudson as the site for a new immigration detention center.
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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Michael Bennet Running for Governor
Hickenlooper endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action, environmental group in Colorado’s US Senate race
Hickenlooper endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action, environmental group in Colorado’s US Senate race
Hickenlooper endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action, environmental group in Colorado’s US Senate race
Colorado Politics • 2/19/2026
A pair of progressive national groups that advocate for abortion rights and fighting climate change have endorsed U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s bid for reelection, with both calling the Colorado Democrat a proven fighter for their causes. Planned Parenthood Action Fund said in its endorsement statem...
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John Hickenlooper Running for US Senate
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