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Who’s Gonna Govern?

Election season is messy. So many candidates. So little time! How to choose?

We can’t fill out the bubbles for you, but there are other ways we know how to help. In Colorado Public Radio’s latest season of “Who’s Gonna Govern?” you’ll hear in-depth interviews with candidates in some of our state’s biggest — and most exciting — races.

Who will replace Jared Polis in the governor’s mansion? Will Democrats change course from first-term Sen. John Hickenlooper? Can upstart democratic socialist Melat Kiros or CU regent Wanda James beat out super-veteran Diana DeGette in Colorado’s First Congressional District?

“Who’s Gonna Govern?” will be periodically popping into your feed throughout the primary season with new episodes – including GOP candidates for governor. And — before you even have a chance to miss us — we will be back with all new interviews for the general election.

For more information about the candidates and their races, check out CPR’s entire primary voter guide.

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Latest Episodes:

Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for governor Jun 09, 2026

Show notes

State senator Barabra Kirkmeyer is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. She faces state representative Scott Bottoms and pastor Victor Marx in the GOP primary. Colorado hasn’t elected a Republican governor in more than two decades, but Kirkmeyer thinks a laser focus on the state’s finances and regulations will be her path to victory.

CPR’s Tom Hesse talked to Bottoms about how she'd plan to govern our state.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Scott Bottoms, candidate for governor Jun 09, 2026

Show notes

State representative Scott Bottoms is one of three Republicans running for Colorado governor. He faces pastor Victor Marx and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. Colorado hasn’t elected a Republican governor in more than two decades, but Bottoms thinks unapologetic conservatism will be the key to changing the minds of primary voters.

CPR’s Tom Hesse talked to Bottoms about how he'd plan to govern our state.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Forum: Democrat candidates for Colorado Attorney General Jun 08, 2026

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Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman participate in a forum for Colorado attorney general on May 15, 2026 in front of an audience at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association annual conference in Vail.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Debate: GOP candidates for Colorado governor Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

It’s been two decades since Colorado elected a Republican governor. But the GOP keeps trying. Colorado Representative Scott Bottoms and State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer faced off in a live debate on May 14, 2026.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Debate: Democrat candidates for Colorado governor Jun 08, 2026

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off in a live debate on May 7, 2026.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Melat Kiros, First Congressional District candidate Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

Kiros is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s the first candidate to beat incumbent Diana DeGette during the Democratic Assembly since DeGette joined Congress in 1997. Kiros is a former attorney, grad student, and barista.

CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to Kiros about what it would mean to have a democratic socialist leading CD-01.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Wanda James, First Congressional District candidate Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

James is one of two candidates challenging incumbent Diana DeGette for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s a CU Regent, the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the country, and a former naval officer.

CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to James about how she wants to shake up the First Congressional District.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Diana DeGette, First Congressional District candidate Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

DeGette is seeking reelection in a three-way race against Wanda James and Melat Kiros for CD-01, which comprises Denver and nearby suburbs. She’s represented the District for nearly three decades, is the ranking Democrat on the Health and Human Services Committee, and is co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus.

CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to DeGette about where she stands on the issues in 2026.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Julie Gonzales, U.S. Senate candidate Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

Gonzales is running against incumbent John Hickenlooper in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Hickenlooper declined our interview. The winner will face Republican State Senator Mark Baisler in the fall. Gonzales currently represents Colorado’s 34th Senate district, which comprises Denver.

CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to Bennet about how he'd plan to govern our state.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

Phil Weiser, candidate for governor Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

Weiser is running against state senator Michael Bennet in a race open to Democratic and unaffiliated voters in Colorado. He previously served in the Clinton and Obama Justice Departments.

CPR’s Ryan Warner talked to Bennet about how he'd plan to govern our state.

You can find CPR's entire primary voter guide here.

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