Key facts
- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor.
- Weiser's campaign successfully framed Bennet as a "DC insider" out of touch with Colorado voters.
- Weiser highlighted his legal battles against the Trump administration as evidence of his commitment to the state.
- Despite Bennet's fundraising and name recognition, Weiser's anti-establishment message resonated with voters.
- Bennet's Senate term is not up for reelection until 2028.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination for governor, with Weiser's campaign successfully portraying Bennet as a "DC insider" out of touch with state voters. Weiser emphasized his legal fights against the Trump administration, arguing he was a better defender of Colorado's interests than the sitting senator. Despite Bennet's advantages in fundraising and name recognition, Weiser's anti-establishment message resonated with voters, aligning with a broader trend of establishment Democrats facing challenges from within their party. Bennet will continue his Senate term, which runs through 2028.