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Friday, June 12, 2026

Colorado voter guide: Stories and explainers for the 2026 primary election

The Denver Post voter guide rounds up our explainers, stories and editorials for the 2026 primary election.

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Victor Marx’s atypical campaign for governor — and sometimes-incredible backstory — makes him a force in GOP primary

Victor Marx says it doesn’t matter if reporters believe him and that he’s comfortable with scrutiny of his background, even as it draws incredulity from comedians.

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Who’s running for Colorado attorney general? A look at the Democratic and Republican primary candidates.

When it comes to the Colorado attorney general’s race, one expert says: “It’s more likely Republicans could pick up this seat.”

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A quick look at the Colorado governor candidates running in this month’s Democratic, Republican primaries

For the first time since 2018, Democrats and the Republicans have contested races for the top elected office in the state. Here’s a rundown on the candidates.

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2 Army vets vie for chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank: ‘This is not your mother’s Colorado Springs’

The district is typically solid red. But national Democrats have marked the race to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank as one to watch.

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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

Trump had said the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT.”

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Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’

Trump didn’t dismiss the affordability issue as a “hoax” that was started by Democrats.