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 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.