2026 Elections · Colorado

Colorado Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2026?

John Hickenlooper (Democratic), Mark Baisley (Republican), Bob Chew (OTHER), Adam Withrow (Unity Party), Blake Huber (Libertarian) and Christopher Baum (Approval Voting Party).

  • John HickenlooperDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $9.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See John Hickenlooper's sponsored bills →
  • Mark BaisleyRepublican✓ Verified
    $138K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Bob ChewOTHER✓ Verified
    $2.9M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Adam WithrowUnity Party✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Blake HuberLibertarian✓ Verified
  • Christopher BaumApproval Voting Party✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: John Hickenlooper supports investing in affordable housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and workers' rights, and votes against disapproving financial regulations 123. Mark Baisley supports cutting federal taxes, rolling back regulations, and restoring American energy dominance, and backs legal immigration vetted for non-violence and assimilation 410. Bob Chew prioritizes fiscal responsibility with entitlement reform and national debt reduction, proposing spending restraint and tax reforms to broaden the base 516. Adam Withrow advocates for healthcare for all at less than half the defense budget and supports transitioning to clean, affordable energy while opposing military adventurism 72326.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJohn HickenlooperDemocraticMark BaisleyRepublicanBob ChewOTHERAdam WithrowUnity PartyBlake HuberLibertarianChristopher BaumApproval Voting Party
Economy & Jobs

Hickenlooper supports building an economy that works for everyone by investing in affordable housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and protecting small businesses and workers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hickenlooper supports unions and legislation to protect workers’ rights, fair wages, and better working conditions.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hickenlooper votes nay on resolutions disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Baisley supports cutting federal taxes, rolling back regulations, and restoring American energy dominance to boost business growth and job creation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Chew supports comprehensive fiscal responsibility, including entitlement reform and national debt reduction, to restore economic stability and opportunity for all generations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

Healthcare

Hickenlooper supports affordable, high-quality, universal health care as a right for all Americans and opposes policies that cut Medicaid and ACA funding.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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Withrow supports reimagining the healthcare system to work for everyone and advocates for healthcare for all at a cost less than half the defense budget.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: John Hickenlooper supports affordable, high-quality, universal health care as a right for all Americans and opposes policies that cut Medicaid and ACA funding 1. Adam Withrow supports reimagining the healthcare system to work for everyone and advocates for healthcare for all at a cost less than half the defense budget 2.
Immigration

Hickenlooper supports humane immigration reform that restores decency, maintains a secure border, and expands lawful pathways to citizenship.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hickenlooper votes nay on the Laken Riley Act immigration bill.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Baisley supports legal immigration that is vetted for non-violence, self-reliance, and assimilation, while encouraging others to establish natural law in their home countries.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: John Hickenlooper supports humane immigration reform that restores decency, maintains a secure border, and expands lawful pathways to citizenship 1. He voted nay on the Laken Riley Act immigration bill 2. Mark Baisley supports legal immigration that is vetted for non-violence, self-reliance, and assimilation, while encouraging others to establish natural law in their home countries 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Hickenlooper votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Baisley commits to supporting law enforcement with funding and ending programs that prematurely release violent criminals to ensure community safety.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Withrow supports improving veteran care and accountability in the VA system and opposes sending troops to fight other people's wars.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: John Hickenlooper voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which addresses issues related to fentanyl 1. Mark Baisley has committed to supporting law enforcement through funding and ending programs that prematurely release violent criminals to enhance community safety 2. Adam Withrow supports improving veteran care and accountability in the VA system and opposes sending troops to fight other countries' wars 3.
Abortion

Hickenlooper believes reproductive health decisions should be private and co-sponsors legislation to protect abortion rights.

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Hickenlooper votes yea on appropriations bills and nay on budget resolutions and continuing appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Baisley proposes targeted tax relief for farmers and ranchers to reduce costs on equipment leases and production inputs, promoting profitability without adding government layers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Chew prioritizes long-term fiscal responsibility by proposing spending restraint, entitlement reforms, tax reforms to broaden the base, and dedicating new revenues to debt reduction.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Chew says neither major party will seriously address the national debt, deficit spending, or Social Security insolvency.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Withrow supports tax relief for employers who raise wages and opposes raising taxes without raising workers' ability to pay.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: John Hickenlooper votes yea on appropriations bills and nay on budget resolutions and continuing appropriations acts 1. Mark Baisley proposes targeted tax relief for farmers and ranchers to reduce costs on equipment leases and production inputs, promoting profitability without adding government layers 2. Bob Chew prioritizes long-term fiscal responsibility by proposing spending restraint, entitlement reforms, tax reforms to broaden the base, and dedicating new revenues to debt reduction 3. Chew also says neither major party will seriously address the national debt, deficit spending, or Social Security insolvency 4.
Energy & Environment

Hickenlooper supports fighting climate change by investing in clean energy technology and protecting public lands and scientific research.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hickenlooper views climate change as an existential threat and supports bold, science-based policies to expand clean energy and transition away from fossil fuels.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hickenlooper votes nay on multiple joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Baisley supports protecting the energy industry and restoring American energy dominance as part of economic growth and prosperity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Withrow supports transitioning to clean, affordable energy and ending net-metering offset caps to democratize power generation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Hickenlooper votes yea on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran, on terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs, and on the SEED Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Chew emphasizes the importance of addressing international threats to peace and prosperity as part of his campaign issues.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Withrow opposes military adventurism, supports reasserting Congressional war powers, and wants the military to focus solely on defense.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: John Hickenlooper votes yea on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran, on terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs, and on the SEED Act 1. Bob Chew emphasizes the importance of addressing international threats to peace and prosperity as part of his campaign issues 2. Adam Withrow opposes military adventurism, supports reasserting Congressional war powers, and wants the military to focus solely on defense 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

John Hickenlooper supports affordable, high-quality, universal health care as a right for all Americans and opposes policies that cut Medicaid and ACA funding. Adam Withrow supports reimagining the healthcare system to work for everyone and advocates for healthcare for all at a cost less than half the defense budget.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

John Hickenlooper supports humane immigration reform that restores decency, maintains a secure border, and expands lawful pathways to citizenship. He voted nay on the Laken Riley Act immigration bill. Mark Baisley supports legal immigration that is vetted for non-violence, self-reliance, and assimilation, while encouraging others to establish natural law in their home countries.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

John Hickenlooper voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which addresses issues related to fentanyl. Mark Baisley has committed to supporting law enforcement through funding and ending programs that prematurely release violent criminals to enhance community safety. Adam Withrow supports improving veteran care and accountability in the VA system and opposes sending troops to fight other countries' wars.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

John Hickenlooper votes yea on appropriations bills and nay on budget resolutions and continuing appropriations acts. Mark Baisley proposes targeted tax relief for farmers and ranchers to reduce costs on equipment leases and production inputs, promoting profitability without adding government layers. Bob Chew prioritizes long-term fiscal responsibility by proposing spending restraint, entitlement reforms, tax reforms to broaden the base, and dedicating new revenues to debt reduction. Chew also says neither major party will seriously address the national debt, deficit spending, or Social Security insolvency.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

John Hickenlooper votes yea on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran, on terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs, and on the SEED Act. Bob Chew emphasizes the importance of addressing international threats to peace and prosperity as part of his campaign issues. Adam Withrow opposes military adventurism, supports reasserting Congressional war powers, and wants the military to focus solely on defense.