Polls are now closed in Colorado's 2026 primary election.
Colorado voters are deciding on several big ticket races this year, including the gubernatorial primary race.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser beat out U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to be the Democratic candidate for governor in the 2026 general election, and State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, State Rep. Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx are competing to be the Republican Party's candidate.
Voters are also deciding on who their party will send to the 2026 general election in the races for a U.S. Senate seat, eight seats in the U.S. House, Colorado attorney general, Colorado secretary of state, and dozens of seats in the state legislature.
There hasn't been a Republican governor in Colorado since 2007, and the winner of the Democratic primary is expected to be the state's next governor as current Gov. Jared Polis terms out. That's the case in other races too.
"This primary election is going to be the one that may select a lot of candidates that will eventually win in the general election," Robert Preuhs, chair of political science at MSU Denver, told Denver7. "A lot of state legislative districts are drawn such that whoever wins the Democratic primary or the Republican primary are going to go on to win that office."
Below are the latest updates on races happening across the state. Be sure to refresh this story throughout the night. You can also view live primary election results here.
5:42 p.m. Wednesday | Marx takes narrow lead over Kirkmeyer
Victor Marx has taken a narrow lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in the Republican gubernatorial race, with Marx at 39.9% and Kirkmeyer at 39.5%, according to the AP. An estimated 90% of votes have been counted.
10:43 p.m. Tuesday | GOP primary for Colo. governor race too close to call
The GOP primary for Colorado governor was too close to call, with Barbara Kirkmeyer at 40.69% and Victor Marx at 39.16% as of Tuesday evening, with 80% of the vote reported. More: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/victory-on-one-side-uncertainty-on-the-other-gop-primary-for-colo-governor-race-too-close-to-call
10:12 p.m. Tuesday | Melat Kiros beats Rep. Diana DeGette, a 30-year-incumbent
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent and another win for the Democratic Socialists of America, the AP declared. More: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/melat-kiros-beats-colorado-congresswoman-in-primary-in-another-win-for-democratic-socialists
8:42 p.m. Tuesday | Michael Allen wins Republican nomination for attorney general in Colorado
Michael Allen wins Republican nomination for attorney general in Colorado, AP has declared.
8:41 p.m. Tuesday | Kelley Dennison wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District
Kelley Dennison wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, AP has declared.
8:40 p.m. Tuesday | Dwayne Romero wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
Dwayne Romero wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, AP has declared.
8:02 p.m. Tuesday | Kirkmeyer leads
State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer is narrowly leading the race for the Republican nomination for governor, early results show.
7:56 p.m. Tuesday | Weiser wins
Current Colorado AG Phil Weiser has won the Democratic nomination for governor, the AP has declared. More: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/phill-weiser-wins-democratic-primary-for-colorado-governor
7:49 p.m. Tuesday| Hickenlooper wins
John Hickenlooper has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Colorado, the AP has declared.
7:48 p.m. Tuesday | Jeff Hurd wins
Jeff Hurd has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, the AP has declared.
7:46 p.m. Tuesday | Gonzales wins Democratic nom. for Secretary of State
Amanda Gonzalez has won the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in Colorado, the AP has declared.
7:45 p.m. Tuesday | Rutinel wins
Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, the AP has declared. More: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/manny-rutinel-wins-democratic-primary-for-u-s-house-colorado-district-8
7:38 p.m. Tuesday | Kiros takes early lead
With 65% of votes counted, Melat Kiros is leading 47% to 45% over Diana DeGette in the Democratic race for U.S. House District 1. Wanda James currently has 7% of the votes.
7:27 p.m. Tuesday | Griswold wins Democratic AG race
Current Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has won the Democratic primary for attorney general, the Associated Press has declared.
7:15 p.m. Tuesday | Weiser leading
With 26% of the votes counted, Weiser is leading in the Democratic gubernatorial primary 120,160 to 94,202. View live results as the votes roll in here.
7 p.m. Tuesday | Polls close
Polls are now closed. View live, early primary election results as the votes roll in here.
6:45 p.m. Tuesday | Live updates from watch parties
Watch: Denver7's Maggie Bryan and Micah Smith live from watch parties for Diana DeGette and Melat Kiros, Democratic candidates for U.S. House District 1
Watch: Denver7's Claire Lavezzorio live from Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx's watch party
Watch: Denver7's Peter Choi live from state Sen. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Barbara Kirmeyer's watch party
6 p.m. Tuesday | Denver7's Colette Bordelon and Veronica Acosta live from Weiser, Bennet watch parties
Polls close in just an hour, and Denver7's Colette Bordelon and Veronica Acosta provide live updates from watch parties for Democratic gubernatorial primary candidates Bennet and Weiser. Watch in the video player below.
5:30 p.m. Tuesday | Denver7's Colette Bordelon and Veronica Acosta live from Weiser, Bennet watch parties
Denver7's Colette Bordelon and Veronica Acosta provide live updates from watch parties for Democratic gubernatorial primary candidates Bennet and Weiser. Watch in the video player below.
5 p.m. Tuesday| Two hours until polls close
Coloradans have until 7 p.m. to get to the polls and make their voices heard.
Those who have not yet mailed their completed ballots must now place them in a drop box, drop them off at a voter center, or vote in person. Votes will be counted for anyone in line by 7 p.m., according to the secretary of state's website.
Denver7 has team coverage of the election and will bring you the latest information once the polls close.