Citing overreach by Democrats, Sen. Mark Baisley becomes second Republican to enter race for governor

By Bente Birkeland | The Colorado Sun

The list of Republicans aiming for Colorado’s top office is growing.

Two current statehouse Republicans have officially entered the race for governor in 2026, when Democratic Gov. Jared Polis is term limited.

Colorado has not elected a Republican governor since Bill Owens handily defeated a Democrat in 2002. 

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