John Hickenlooper

Democratic · U.S. Senate, Colorado
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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John Hickenlooper

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. Senate, Colorado

Incumbent U.S. senator.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: coloradopolitics.com

John Hickenlooper was born in Narberth, Pennsylvania, in 1952.

Also running: Mark Baisley (R) · Christopher Baum (A) · Bob Chew (F) · Blake Huber (L) · Adam Withrow (U)

Where Hickenlooper stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Immigration & border

Stopping ICE’s Violence and Keeping Our Communities Safe

John is committed to keeping our communities safe and holding law enforcement accountable.
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Health care

Achieve Universal, Affordable Healthcare

John knows health care is a right not a privilege. That’s what has guided his work to deliver universal health care. As governor, he expanded health care to more than 500,000 Coloradans. As senator, he lowered drug prices for seniors and held pharmaceutical companies accountable for price gouging. John supports …
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Energy & environment

Protecting Our Public Lands and Restoring Investments in Science

As the only peer-reviewed scientist in the Senate, John refuses to bend the knee to the Trump administration’s all-out attack on science and American innovation. After the Trump administration attempted to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, risking 800 jobs and undermining the …
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Create an Economy That Works for Everyone

As a former brewpub owner, John knows how hard it is to run a business. That’s why he’s standing up to Trump and demanding the president pay back every cent he stole with his illegal tariff-taxes. John sits on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and has championed legislation to expand access …
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Elections, ethics & government

Stopping the Trump Administration’s Lawlessness

John knows this is the most corrupt administration in history. That’s why he’s fighting to stop them from profiting at the expense of the American people and rigging elections to hide from voters. John is rooting out corruption in Washington. He has championed legislation to prevent Trump and his cronies from using …
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

What Voters Need to Know

John Hickenlooper is fighting to address the cost-of-living emergency. He wants to end Trump’s war in Iran that’s increasing gas prices, reverse Trump’s healthcare cuts and lower healthcare costs for Coloradans. His opponent would be a rubber stamp for Trump and Republican policies that are driving up costs.
Original: hickenlooper.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Key votes as U.S. Senator

The same votes are shown for every member of Congress on the ballot, so records can be compared across states.

MeasureHickenlooper
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimesNay
GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulationYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliationNay
Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting fundsNay
FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorizationYea
Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371)Nay
FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148)Yea
Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644)Yea
2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2)Nay

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

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