NEWS BRIEF
Sentinel Colorado reports that independent expenditure committees are spending millions of dollars in several competitive Colorado legislative races, in some cases exceeding candidate fundraising. The spending includes more than $2 million in Pueblo’s Senate District 3, where Democrat Aaron Gutierrez faces Republican Dana Charles.
The report also details major outside spending in Senate contests in Highlands Ranch and Loveland, along with House races including the north metro Denver-area district held by Republican Rep. Dan Woog. Democrats hold majorities in both chambers and are one seat short of a two-thirds supermajority in each.
What to know
Outside spending can change quickly as committees report new expenditures. The reported spending highlights a small number of legislative contests that could affect whether Democrats gain two-thirds majorities in the Colorado House and Senate.
Reporting: Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline · Sentinel Colorado · 10-23-2026
