Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeating Michael Bennet

Phil Weiser, the Colorado Attorney General, has secured the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the primary election held on Tuesday. Weiser received 55% of the votes compared to Bennet's 45%, according to early returns from the Secretary of State's Office. The Associated Press called the race for Weiser shortly after polls closed at 7 PM. This primary reflects a shift in voter sentiment, with Weiser positioning himself as a more combative candidate against President Trump, citing over 65 lawsuits filed by his office against the administration. The outcome suggests a preference among Democratic voters for a candidate with a state-focused approach over establishment experience. With Bennet's loss, he will continue to serve out the remaining two years of his Senate term, eliminating the possibility of a special election for his seat.