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John Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Incumbent

John Hickenlooper is the incumbent Democratic U.S. senator from Colorado seeking reelection in 2026. In March 2026, he qualified for the Democratic primary ballot by petition and has continued to report strong fundraising and endorsements from groups including Planned Parenthood Action and an environmental organization.

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Background

Career History

U.S. Senator 2021 – Present
United States Senate

Serves as Colorado's junior senator.

Governor 2011 – 2019
State of Colorado

Served two terms as governor of Colorado.

Mayor 2003 – 2011
City and County of Denver

Served two terms as Denver mayor.

Geologist and businessman 1980 – 2003
Wynkoop Brewing Company / petroleum industry

Worked as a petroleum geologist and later co-founded one of Colorado's first brewpubs.

Education

Wesleyan University B.A. in English (1974)
Wesleyan University M.S. in Geology (1980)

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