Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser confirmed the worst-kept secret in state politics Thursday: He's running for governor in 2026. State of play: Weiser — a second-term Democrat and the first to announce a bid to succeed outgoing Democratic Gov.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he's running for governor. Colorado's gubernatorial election will take place in 2026.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Thursday launched a 2026 campaign for governor, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to jump into what’s expected to be a crowded contest to replace Gov. Jared Polis.

Democrat Phil Weiser is midway through his second term as Attorney General. Over his six years in office he made a name for himself fighting the first Trump administration in court, as well as suing opioid manufacturers and social media companies.