John Hickenlooper, candidate for US Senate

John Hickenlooper

US Senator for Colorado

Candidate for US Senate

Democrat Incumbent

Next Election Colorado 2026 Democrat Primary • June 30, 2026

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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Happy 4/20, Colorado! We legalized marijuana as governor. It's time we legalize it nationally. Hope Snoop got his milk and cookies. 🥛🍪

4/21/2026 • 999 interactions

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Let’s go, Nuggets! 🏀

4/20/2026 • 6 interactions

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Mail-in voting is safe, secure, and accessible. As Governor, we fought like hell to pass universal mail-in voting in Colorado. Now the president wants to end it. We won’t let him. NO on the SAVE America Act.

4/20/2026 • 3630 interactions

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🚨Last week, we unanimously passed our bipartisan Investing in All of America Act. When investment capital is out of reach for rural and low-income communities, opportunity is out of reach too. Our bill gets investment to the small businesses that n... more

4/20/2026 • 172 interactions

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Today marks 27 years since the Columbine High School massacre. Our hearts are with the victims and survivors of this tragedy, as well as their loved ones. We won’t stop fighting to end this gun violence epidemic.

4/20/2026 • 687 interactions

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Coloradans want lower costs – not another endless conflict. The president’s unlawful war needs to stop.

4/19/2026 • 890 interactions

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Gas prices are still surging. Grocery prices are through the roof. We’re in a cost-of-living emergency and still left without a clear strategy or endgame for this war from the president.

4/18/2026 • 1906 interactions

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4/17/2026 • 48 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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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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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. ...

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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...

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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...

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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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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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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…

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Election Details

Office:
US Senate

Election:
Colorado 2026 Democrat Primary

Election Date:
June 30, 2026

District:
Colorado

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