John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet Qualify for State Primary Ballot

Denver, March 24, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that John Hickenlooper, Democratic candidate for United States Senate, and Michael Bennet, Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.

Candidates for United States Senate and Colorado Governor are required to collect 1,500 valid signatures per Colorado congressional district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801(2)(c)(II), C.R.S.

John Hickenlooper submitted 14,905 valid signatures, including more than 1,500 in each congressional district, eclipsing the required signature threshold.

John Hickenlooper Petition Verification Summary:

• Congressional District 1 (2,204 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,899
  • Invalid signatures: 305
• Congressional District 2 (2,028 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,849
  • Invalid signatures: 179
• Congressional District 3 (1,983 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,794
  • Invalid signatures: 189
• Congressional District 4 (2,058 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,816
  • Invalid signatures: 242
• Congressional District 5 (2,045 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,818
  • Invalid signatures: 227
• Congressional District 6 (2,008 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,821
  • Invalid signatures: 187
• Congressional District 7 (2,188 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 2,003
  • Invalid signatures: 185
• Congressional District 8 (2,141 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,905
  • Invalid signatures: 236
• Total (17,322 signatures submitted)
  • Total valid signatures: 14,905
  • Total invalid signatures: 2,417
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district known): 1,750
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district not known): 667

Michael Bennet submitted 14,851 valid signatures, including more than 1,500 in each congressional district, eclipsing the required signature threshold.

Michael Bennet Petition Verification Summary:

• Congressional District 1 (2,141 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,834
  • Invalid signatures: 307
• Congressional District 2 (2,153 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,964
  • Invalid signatures: 189
• Congressional District 3 (1,985 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,794
  • Invalid signatures: 191
• Congressional District 4 (2,084 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,868
  • Invalid signatures: 216
• Congressional District 5 (2,027 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,794
  • Invalid signatures: 233
• Congressional District 6 (2,011 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,802
  • Invalid signatures: 209
• Congressional District 7 (2,118 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,957
  • Invalid signatures: 161
• Congressional District 8 (2,038 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,838
  • Invalid signatures: 200
• Total (17,255 signatures submitted)
  • Total valid signatures: 14,851
  • Total invalid signatures: 2,404
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district known): 1,706
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district not known): 698

2026 State Primary petitioning candidates

A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for each rejection is on file with the Secretary of State.