NEWS BRIEF
According to the Denver Gazette, Democratic U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper is seeking a second six-year term, while Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley is running to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate. The Gazette’s candidate questionnaire outlines their stated priorities and backgrounds. Baisley emphasized affordability, property taxes, homeownership, technology and water management. Hickenlooper identified prices, environmental issues, water and health care among his priorities.
What to know
The Denver Gazette presented responses from both candidates in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race. Their stated policy priorities differ, and the article describes the contest as a challenge to incumbent John Hickenlooper by Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley.
Reporting: Denver Gazette · 10-02-2026
