U.S. Senate · Colorado

Incumbent: John Hickenlooper (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

John Hickenlooper

Democratic · Incumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator.

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

Mark Baisley

Republican

State senator from the 4th district (2023–present).

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

Christopher Baum

Approval Voting

No sourced background yet

Bob Chew

Forward

Bob Chew served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1986.

Background via Ballotpedia (first sentence of its biography)

Blake Huber

Libertarian

No sourced background yet

Adam Withrow

Unity

Adam Withrow was born in Algona, Iowa. His career experience includes working as an educator.

Background via Ballotpedia (first sentence of its biography)

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Where they stand: Hickenlooper vs. Baisley

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Immigration & border
Hickenlooper

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)
BaisleyNo public position found
Health care
Hickenlooper

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)
BaisleyNo public position found
Energy & environment
Hickenlooper

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)
BaisleyNo public position found
Jobs, wages & cost of living
Hickenlooper

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)
BaisleyNo public position found
Elections, ethics & government
Hickenlooper

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)
BaisleyNo public position found

Other candidates on the ballot

Christopher Baum (Approval Voting)

No public position found

Bob Chew (Forward)

Let’s Get to the Root of the Problem

Coloradans want more affordable everything. Along with affordability, we have challenges around water, energy, the environment, health care, education, and opportunity, not to mention international threats to peace and prosperity. But there is a ticking time bomb called our national debt, and when it explodes, it will …
Original: bobchew2026.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

1. Introduce Comprehensive Debt Reduction Legislation

During my first year in office, I will introduce legislation designed to begin reducing the national debt over the next several decades.
Original: bobchew2026.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

2 more positions on profile →

Blake Huber (Libertarian)

No public position found

Adam Withrow (Unity)

No public position found

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

John Hickenlooper: key votes as U.S. Senator

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.

No congressional voting record for: Mark Baisley, Christopher Baum, Bob Chew, Blake Huber, Adam Withrow. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.