Philip J. Weiser Wins Colorado Gubernatorial Election

Attorney General Philip J. Weiser won the Colorado gubernatorial election on November 3, 2026, defeating Republican challenger Victor Marx. Early results indicated a decisive victory for Weiser, who secured 62% of the vote compared to 33% for Marx, creating a margin of nearly 29 percentage points.

Weiser, a former dean of the University of Colorado School of Law, will succeed term-limited Governor Jared Polis in January. During his campaign, Weiser criticized Marx for avoiding formal debates and making controversial statements. Upon his victory, Weiser described the result as a "clarion call to the Colorado Republican Party" and emphasized a future based on "hope and compassion."

Victor Marx, a nonprofit Christian ministry leader and first-time candidate, conceded the race at 9:30 p.m. and congratulated Weiser, stating that Colorado's future matters more than any single campaign. Weiser enters office facing a Democratic-led legislature and repeated $1 billion budget deficits. Three separate ballot measures regarding tax policy remained too close to call as of late election night.