Colorado Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Stephen T. Hamilton (I) vs. Greg Lopez (I) vs. Victor Marx (R) vs. Eric Mulder (I) vs. Jeff Peckman (I) vs. Erik Underwood (I) vs. Phil Weiser (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Stephen T. Hamilton
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Greg Lopez
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Victor Marx
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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WinRed page belongs to "Victor Marx for Governor", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Eric Mulder
Who they are
In their words: “Eric Mulder- Libertarian candidate for Colorado Governor. Affordability, accountability, abundance. Because Colorado deserves better!” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Our Energy Future
- Energy Diversification
- Healthcare
- Education
- Conservation through Beavers
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Jeff Peckman
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What they say they'll do
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Erik Underwood
Who they are
In their words: “Erik Underwood for Colorado Governor 2026. Proven leader. Tech entrepreneur fighting corporate exploitation with detailed plans for childcare, healthcare, housing, and education. Solutions, not promises.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Affordable Homes
- Child Care Program
- Free College & Trade School
- Lower Grocery Prices
- Colorado Universal Healthcare
What they've done
Who funds them
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Phil Weiser
Who they are
In their words: “As your Governor, Phil will continue to take on the challenges Coloradans are facing because we have so much important work to do to help make people’s lives better.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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ActBlue page belongs to "Phil Weiser", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
I have a plan for affordable home loans with max 2,500 down.source
It is the duty of government to deliver high-quality public services at the lowest sustainable cost to taxpayers, while respecting the fact that every dollar collected comes from the hard work of Coloradans.source
Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation, and compared with much of the country, our healthcare costs appear relatively manageable.source
I have a plan for universal health care in Colorado, mental health, and unhoused Coloradans.source
ICE accountability, Epstein investigations, Palestinian refugee support, ending prison slavery – justice for all.source
Colorado is one of the most educated states in the union, ranking in the top 5 in both the percentage of adults with a post-secondary degree and the quality of our universities and colleges. Sadly, our K-12 public education system performs much closer to the national average- and we aren’t average.source
I’m the only candidate with a real solution to fund childcare – 25 cents per purchase supporting Colorado families.source
For those of us who love science fiction and look at the night sky with curiosity, the future of humanity is exciting to imagine. But every vision of that future - from thriving industries here on Earth to communities beyond - depends on abundant, reliable energy.source
Colorado is the most beautiful State in our union. Here is my policy to keep it that way.source
The Foreign Agents Registration Act has been the law since 1938. It is time to enforce it — starting with AIPAC.source
16 to drive. 16 to work. 16 to vote. 16-year-olds pay taxes and work jobs – they deserve a vote.source
Colorado agriculture is not the cause of the Colorado River crisis. The cause is a century of Compact over-allocation, Lower Basin overuse, and a warming climate that has shrunk the river. I will not use Colorado farmers as the bill-payer for problems they did not create.source
Far too long the homeless issue has been pushed aside. We have to treat the symptoms.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Guns, Abortion, Veterans, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated solidly Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Colorado Secretary of State, 2026 General Election official candidate list (certified Sept. 4, 2026).