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Age should be a factor in selecting our leaders
John Hickenlooper has had a storied political career. But if he wins the Democratic Party's primary, is re-elected in November, and serves a full second term, he will be 80 years old by the end. Read More
The state that will tell us who’s winning the Democratic civil war
Rep. Diana DeGette and Sen. John Hickenlooper are trying to fend back these primary battles. Read More
Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary centers on a key question: Do voters want experience, or a new generation of leadership?
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, characterized as a moderate Democrat, will face off against progressive challenger state Sen. Julie Gonzales in the June 30 primary for one of Colorado’s two U.S. Senate seats. The winner... Read More
Q&A: Meet the Democratic candidates running to represent Colorado in the US Senate
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and state Sen. Julie Gonzales are running against each other in the June 30 primary for one of Colorado’s two U.S. Senate seats. Hickenlooper — former Colorado governor — is... Read More
Hickenlooper lead narrows in Colorado Senate primary poll
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper may be the best known Democrat in Colorado but he has yet to cinch up the primary for his seat, according to a new poll. Read More
John Hickenlooper vs Julie Gonzales in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate (Editorial)
The question before voters is whether John Hickenlooper is the best man for the job or if Colorado is ready for the change Julie Gonzales promises. Read More
Julie Gonzales challenges Sen. John Hickenlooper in Democratic primary
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper faces Democratic primary challenger Julie Gonzales in a test of voters' feelings toward incumbents, pushing officials to fight President Donald Trump. Read More
Colorado lawmakers propose redeveloping U.S. Postal Service facilities in mountain towns, including to add workforce housing
Colorado members of Congress want to work alongside the U.S. Postal Service and redevelop rural, mountain post offices to address facilities and staffing constraints. U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, as well as Reps.... Read More
Julie Gonzales set for one-on-one with John Hickenlooper in race for U.S. Senate
More than 1,600 Democratic faithful filled Memorial Hall in Pueblo on Saturday, even as thousands of Coloradans joined protests against the Trump administration as part of the national No Kings movement. Read More
Hickenlooper Investments Surface Amid Push to Ban Trading in Congress
Colorado Senator John Hicknelooper’s trust bought stock in companies affected by the Democrat’s congressional committees. Read More
Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper qualify for Colorado Democratic primary ballot
U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper each qualified for the June primary ballot for different contested races, the Colorado Secretary of State's office said Tuesday. Read More
John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet qualify for State Primary Ballot
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announces that John Hickenlooper, Democratic candidate for Read More
Bennet, Hickenlooper call for ‘halt’ to consolidation of federal firefighting forces into U.S. Wildland Fire Service
U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are calling on the federal Department of Interior to “halt” its plans to consolidate firefighting forces into a singular entity, according to a news release. President Donald Trump’s... Read More
Trump nominee to lead BLM dodges Colorado senator’s question on whether he supports public land sales
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, this week questioned President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management about his past support of selling off public lands. After the nomination hearing in the Senate,... Read More
Colorado Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for immigration detention center
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen along with Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, demanding the federal agencies abandon proposed plans to open a new ICE facility in the small Weld County town of Hudson. Read More
Rep. Lauren Boebert heavily outraised at end of 2025
Colorado's 8th Congressional District is one of the closest congressional races in the nation. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper has attracted a few intraparty challengers to his reelection bid. Read More