After reaching the state’s two term limit, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is leaving behind a crowded field to replace him. With the election slated to take place Nov. 3, 2026, candidates have around ten months to pitch their case to Coloradans. Mark Baisley (R) Michael Bennet (D) Sc ott Bottoms (R) Joshua Griffin (R) Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) Greg Lopez (R) Victor Marx (R) Jason Mikesell (R) Phil Weiser (D) Editor’s note: Candidates have been ordered alphabetically by last name. ...read more read less