Phil Weiser
Democrat candidate for governor of Colorado. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Democrat |
| Running for | Governor, Colorado |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Weiser says he would work with business and labor to create good-paying jobs, expand access to capital through grants and microloans, review all regulations and remove unnecessary burdens, and invest in job training, housing, childcare, health care and infrastructure.
Taxes and government spending
No stated position on their website.
Health care
Weiser says he would launch a "Primary Care for All" mandate focused on prevention, build on the Colorado Option for more affordable insurance, and join multi-state pools to cut drug costs. He also says he would curb surprise billing and medical debt collection and set up a task force on federal health care cuts.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
Weiser says he would enforce state laws that prevent the federal government from coercing state and local law enforcement into carrying out immigration enforcement, and that bar sales of government facilities for ICE detention centers.
Abortion
Weiser says he would defend reproductive rights, including Amendment 79, and fight any attacks on Colorado's laws protecting the right to choose.
Energy and climate
Weiser says he would meet Colorado's emission reduction goals, support solar, wind and battery storage projects, and create a Geothermal Development Authority. He also says he would create a lower-cost rate class for residential heat pumps and protect EV purchase incentives while expanding charging infrastructure.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
Weiser says he would support livable wages for teachers, oppose privatizing public schools, lower the cost of college, and expand Universal Preschool.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Weiser says he would defend Colorado's voting laws against political power plays and retaliation by the White House. He also says he would fight efforts to federalize the Colorado National Guard or send the military into the state.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 3 ads from Phil Weiser's campaign; 2 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Appeal to Prejudice, Glittering Generalities. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://philforcolorado.com
- https://philforcolorado.com/healthy-colorado-plan-three-strategic-pillars
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/affordable-homes-and-communities
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/early-childhood
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/education
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/energy-and-climate
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/healthcare
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/jobs-and-the-economy
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/livable-communities-transportation
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/our-land-air-and-water
- https://philforcolorado.com/issue/our-rights-and-freedoms
- https://philforcolorado.com/issues
- https://philforcolorado.com/phil-weiser-outlines-most-detailed-plan-in-governors-race-to-tackle-colorados-housing-and-health-care-costs
- https://philforcolorado.com/phil-weiser-unveils-childcare-policy-platform
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