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2026 general election

Colorado Senate

The candidate who raised the most money won. · Incumbent re-elected

$13M was spent on the 2026 Colorado Senate race: $13M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $2K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). John Hickenlooper (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$13M

Raised by campaigns

$13M

PAC checks

$1.1M

Outside money

$2K

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
John HickenlooperDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$9.5M
Spent
$9.4M
From individuals
$6.7M
From PACs
$1.1M
From party
$62K
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$2K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 11% of Hickenlooper's money came from PACs

Corporate $31K (3%)Trade group $265K (25%)Leadership PAC $365K (35%)Membership $94K (9%)Union $106K (10%)Super PAC $26K (3%)Party $62K (6%)Other $96K (9%)

Biggest outside spenders

  • Neighbor Voices · $2K supporting
FEC record S0CO00575
Bob ChewIndependent / other
✗ Lost
Raised
$3.6M
Spent
$3.4M
From individuals
$54K
From PACs
$0
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$3.5M
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0
FEC record S6CO00556
Mark BaisleyRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$138K
Spent
$111K
From individuals
$135K
From PACs
$0
From party
$999
Own money & loans
$2K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0
FEC record S6CO00507

Plus 2 other candidates on the ballot with no reported money.

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2026 Colorado Senate race?
$13M was spent on the 2026 Colorado Senate race: $13M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $2K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). John Hickenlooper (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2026 Colorado Senate race?
John Hickenlooper (Democrat) raised $9.5M and had $2K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2026 Colorado Senate race?
Neighbor Voices ($2K).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 Colorado Senate race?
DSCC gave $62K to John Hickenlooper; Turquoise PAC gave $15K to John Hickenlooper; Victory Now PAC gave $10K to John Hickenlooper.