DJohn Hickenlooper
Democratic · incumbent
Background
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
United States senator · 2021–now
Governor of Colorado · 2011–2019
Mayor of Denver, Colorado · 2003–2011
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
Board chair, engineering services company
Co-founder and CEO, engineering and technical services company · 1996–2022
U.S. Navy officer · 1980–1986
Intelligence officer, U.S. Navy Reserve
Government services
Polls
Not in these polls
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointHickenlooperBaisleyChewCalled for John Hickenlooper (D)Nov 45344—
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Money
$1.6M
$28K
$235K
From small donors
Under $200
25%
21%
11%
None
$2K
$3.5M
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
Not in the current Congress
1.1%
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Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · Colorado, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+1.9%2025
Unemployment rate
3.9%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · West region
+2.3%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+0.6%2026 so far
“John is helping lower the cost of housing by preventing large corporations from dominating the housing market, cutting red tape that slows building more homes, and supporting local communities to invest in the housing they need.”
hickenlooper.com ↗Not on their site
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“John supports legislation to create a public option, lower drug prices by empowering Medicare to negotiate all drug prices, and improve health care access for rural, low-income, and minority communities.”
hickenlooper.com ↗Not on their site
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Immigration and the border · Colorado, last 10 years
Net international migration
2.6 per 1,0002025
“That's why he voted against giving ICE a penny more and introduced legislation to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and conducting raids at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, polling places, and places of worship.”
hickenlooper.com ↗Not on their site
“At the same time, we should not expend limited government resources pursuing peaceful immigrants who contribute to our economy.”
bobchew2026.com ↗Taxes and spending · Colorado, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
3.5%2025
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“In the United States Senate, he will fight to cut federal taxes, roll back job-killing regulations, restore American energy dominance, and make the US a magnet for employers — not a playground for unelected bureaucrats.”
baisleyforsenate.com ↗“I will introduce legislation for debate that would: modernize the taxation of inherited assets, reduce loopholes that allow very large estates to avoid taxation, and dedicate any additional revenue directly toward reducing the national debt.”
bobchew2026.com ↗“He is fighting to restore Roe v Wade and reverse disastrous Medicaid cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood. He is working to protect mifepristone and medical abortions and establish a nationwide right to access IVF.”
hickenlooper.com ↗Not on their site
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