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Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Headline from Craig Daily Press

Phil Weiser, who has served as Colorado’s attorney general since 2019, beat three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for governor. The Associated Press called the race around 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday....

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  1. Craig Daily Press

    Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor (opens Craig Daily Press)

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    Phil Weiser, who has served as Colorado’s attorney general since 2019, beat three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for governor. The Associated Press called the race around 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday....

  2. Washington Times

    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor (opens Washington Times)

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    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor of the state Tuesday, beating out U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a race partly centered around which candidate was better at challenging President Donald Trump.

  3. The Colorado Sun

    Phil Weiser overcomes big spending, name ID to beat Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Associated Press called the race for Weiser at 7:55 p.m., when Weiser was leading Bennet by 10 percentage points.

  4. Axios

    Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor (opens Axios)

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    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington. Why it matters: Democrats have dominated statewide elections for more than a decade, making Weiser the e…

  5. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Weiser wins Dems' primary for governor; GOP race is close (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    (The Center Square) - Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser was projected to win the Democratic primary for governor after early results on Tuesday, but the Republican primary for the same seat was too close to call.

  6. The Times of Israel

    Colorado’s pro-Israel, Jewish attorney general wins Democratic primary for governor (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Phil Weiser, whose mother was born at Buchenwald two days after liberation, is seeking to replace current Colorado governor Jared Polis, also Jewish

  7. KRDO

    Results continue to roll in from Colorado’s 2026 state primary, setting the stage for November (opens KRDO)

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    STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Preliminary results are in for the 2026 state primary across Colorado, with a major race remaining too close to call. Current Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the race for the Democratic ticket for governor. As of 6 p.m.

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