Here are the candidates running for Colorado governor, tell me about this news today

The Colorado gubernatorial race is entering its final stretch to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Jared Polis. A roundup published by local outlets including 9NEWS highlights the key candidates competing on the ballot:

• Phil Weiser (Democrat): The state’s term-limited Attorney General won the Democratic nomination after defeating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the primary. His platform emphasizes youth mental health, consumer protection, and natural resource stewardship.

  Ballotpedia

• Victor Marx (Republican): A Christian ministry leader and political outsider who secured the Republican nod following a competitive primary against state lawmaker Barbara Kirkmeyer.

  Denver Gazette

• Greg Lopez (Unaffiliated / Independent): A former Republican mayor and former U.S. Representative who is mounting a campaign as an independent alternative.

  Denver Gazette

• Minor-party candidates: Several third-party contenders are also on the statewide ballot, including Eric Mulder (Libertarian), Stephen Hamilton (American Constitution Party), and Erik Underwood (Approval Voting Party).

  Ballotpedia

The main spotlight of the news coverage focuses on the contrast between Weiser’s focus on institutional experience, Marx’s outsider grassroots campaign, and Lopez’s bid to draw voters away from both major parties.