Democratic · U.S. Senate, Colorado
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Incumbent U.S. senator.
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)
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.
Stopping ICE’s Violence and Keeping Our Communities Safe
John is committed to keeping our communities safe and holding law enforcement accountable.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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| Measure | Hickenlooper |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimes Jan 20, 2025 · Senate roll call 7 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulation Jun 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 318 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliation Jul 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 372 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting funds Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorization Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 570 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371) Nov 10, 2025 · Senate roll call 618 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148) Jan 30, 2026 · Senate roll call 20 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644) Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 53 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| 2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2) Jun 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 163 (2nd sess.) | Nay |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.