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Colorado Sen Hickenlooper defeats progressive challenger in Dem primary

Off The Press

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July 1, 2026

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Incumbent Colorado Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper, who is seeking a second term in the upper chamber, won his primary Tuesday night, defeating “progressive Democrat” state Sen. Julie Gonzales for the nomination. Hickenlooper won the primary with 57 of the vote at the time of publishing, according to the Associated Press, and will face Republican nominee []...Click to read more

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The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary

Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) is competing in a Tuesday primary as he seeks a second term in Capitol Hill. State Sen. Julie Gonzales is mounting a primary challenge from the left against the Senate Democrat. The winner in Tuesday's race will face state Sen. Mark Baisley, the GOP's presumptive nominee. Polls close at 9...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Incumbent Hickenlooper wins Democratic nomination for Senate in Colorado

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) defeated a progressive challenger in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Senate in Colorado, easing his path to a second term. Hickenlooper, a former governor and Denver mayor, continued an unbroken winning streak in Colorado politics, receiving 57.3 of the vote when the Associated Press called the race shortly after 9:36 p.m. His []

MS NOW

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hickenlooper defeats Gonzales after progressive primary test in Colorado

Sen. John Hickenlooper defeated progressive state Sen. Julie Gonzales, relying on decades of statewide experience to secure another Democratic nomination. The post Hickenlooper defeats Gonzales after progressive primary test in Colorado appeared first on MS NOW.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 1, 2026

Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms

Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins spoke with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director who now leads the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 1, 2026

Colorado confirms the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party

Tonight’s Democrat primary results across Colorado confirm that the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party isn’t confined to New York City or deep-blue enclaves. It’s spreading into the very battlegrounds that will decide control of Congress. Radical socialist Manny Rutinel is now the Democrat nominee in the highly competitive CO-08, despite Democrats themselves consistently warning he would put [] The post Colorado confirms the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party appeared first on NRCC.

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Elusive Trump endorsement helps define race for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district

Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District primaries have been defined by changes in President Donald Trump’s endorsement, a late challenger and environmental concerns. The pair of June 30 contests feature two Republicans and two Democrats, as incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Grand Junction, looks to hold onto his seat after an endorsement by Trump. That follows the Republican []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "Colorado Sen Hickenlooper defeats progressive challenger in Dem primary": The Hill — Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary. Washington Examiner — Incumbent Hickenlooper wins Democratic nomination for Senate in Colorado. MS NOW — Hickenlooper defeats Gonzales after progressive primary test in Colorado. PBS NewsHour — Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms. National Republican Congressional Committee — Colorado confirms the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party. Off The Press — Elusive Trump endorsement helps define race for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district