Phil Weiser

Recent media appearances

None found as of Nov 9, 2026

Top articles

1. Colorado PoliticsWeiser, Marx and Lopez near finish line in Colorado race for governorOct 23, 2026
2. Colorado PoliticsColorado governor | Weiser, Marx and Lopez vie for top state seatOct 2, 2026
3. KUNC (Colorado Capitol News Alliance)Victor Marx wins GOP nod for governor, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in NovemberJul 9, 2026

Overview

Phil Weiser is Colorado's term-limited attorney general and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2026. He was a technology adviser to President Barack Obama and dean of the University of Colorado law school. coloradopolitics.com

Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the June 2026 Democratic primary. The seat is open because Gov. Jared Polis is term-limited, and Weiser ran against Republican Victor Marx and unaffiliated candidate Greg Lopez. coloradopolitics.com coloradopolitics.com 2

Platform

• Proposes building 40,000 attainable owner-occupied homes and expanding down payment aid for first-time buyers.philforcolorado.com
• Proposes banning corporate landlords from coordinating rents through shared pricing algorithms.philforcolorado.com
• Proposes a Primary Care for All initiative and building on the Colorado Option to lower coverage costs.philforcolorado.com
• Proposes creating a Governor's Office of Safe Communities and basing bail decisions on public safety risk rather than ability to pay.philforcolorado.com
• Says he would support livable teacher wages and expand universal preschool.philforcolorado.com
• Proposes launching ColoradoCorps, a service and mentoring program for young adults.philforcolorado.com coloradopolitics.com