Hannah Metzger
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The results of Colorado’s primary election highlighted the direction of both parties as a progressive candidate upended a longtime Democratic incumbent in Congress and a MAGA-style influencer still vies for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
U.S. House of Representatives candidate Melat Kiros had momentum and younger energy, while incumbent Congresswoman Diana DeGette had name recognition and an established base. Kiros’ lead was strong enough by 10 p.m. on election night for Colorado Democrats to call the race for Kiros.
Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser faced off for the Democratic nomination for governor, but the race was quickly called for Weiser and Bennet has conceded.
State representatives Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms both hoped to defeat influencer Victor Marx for the Republican nomination. It’s currently too close to call the race, with Kirkmeyer holding a slim lead over Marx and Bottoms trailing far behind both.
State Sen. Julie Gonzales was looking for an upset in her race against U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper for the Democratic primary, but early results showed a big lead for Hickenlooper, who quickly secured the primary.
Several candidates competed for nominations in the race for Colorado’s next attorney general, but current Secretary of State Jenna Griswold jumped out to a commanding lead early and held on for the win.
See the most recent unofficial results below for all of the contested races in Denver, including major statewide offices.
Colorado Governor race results
Democratic Party
Michael Bennet: 332,376
(Projected winner) Phil Weiser: 420,127
Republican Party
Barb Kirkmeyer: 186,274
Scott Bottoms: 95,208
Victor Marx: 184,918
U.S. House District 1 race results
Democratic Party
Diana DeGette: 55,179
Melat Kiros: 67,959
Wanda James: 9,297
Republican Party
Christy Peterson: Uncontested
U.S. Senate race results
Democratic Party
(Project winner) John Hickenlooper: 416,859
Julie Gonzales: 340,410
Republican Party
Mark Baisley: Uncontested
Secretary of State race results
Democratic Party
(Projected winner) Amanda Gonzalez: 442,976
Jessie Danielson: 253,743
Republican Party
James Wiley: Uncontested
Attorney General race results
Democratic Party
David Seligman: 135,406
Hetal Doshi: 119,405
(Projected winner) Jena Griswold: 337,376
Michael Dougherty: 146,598
Republican Party
David Willson: 170,377
(Projected winner) Michael J. Allen: 257,951
State House District 5 race results
Democratic Party
Justine Sandoval: 10,481
Sterling Thomas Simms: 3,191
Republican Party
Johnnie W. Johnson: Uncontested
State House District 6 race results
Democratic Party
Iris Halpern: 10,238
Sean Camacho: 8,947
Republican Party
Kathleen Angel: Uncontested
State House District 9 race results
Democratic Party
Monica VanBuskirk: 7,944
Neal Walia: 5,351
Republican Party
Tom Cowhick: Uncontested
State Senate District 34 race results
Democratic Party
Chela Garcia Irlando: 18,131
Andrés Carrera: 8,357
Republican Party
Jack Daus: Uncontested
