2018 Colorado gubernatorial election

With Hickenlooper ineligible to run for a third term in office, multiple Democratic politicians vied for the party's nomination for governor. Prior to his resignation in 2015, former lieutenant governor Joseph Garcia was seen as a probable candidate for governor in 2018.{{Cite web|date=2015-11-10|title=Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia to step down for higher education role|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/11/10/lt-gov-joe-garcia-to-step-down-for-higher-education-role/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US}}

• Jared Polis, U.S. Representative{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/jared-polis-join-crowded-democratic-field-colorado-governor/|title=Jared Polis to join crowded Democratic field for Colorado governor|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=June 11, 2017|access-date=June 11, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/11/jared-polis-colorado-governor-race/|title=Jared Polis to join crowded 2018 race for governor, tells The Post he wants "a Colorado that works for everybody"|work=The Denver Post|last=Matthews|first=Mark K.|date=June 11, 2017|access-date=June 11, 2017}}

• Mike Johnston, former state senator{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/16/mike-johnston-colorado-governor-2018/|title=Mike Johnston to announce run for Colorado governor in 2018|author=Nicholas Riccardi|agency=Associated Press|access-date=2017-01-17|date=January 16, 2017}}
• Cary Kennedy, former Colorado State Treasurer and former CFO and Deputy Mayor of Denver{{cite web|url=http://www.coloradoindependent.com/162494/colorado-governors-race-2018|title=OK, Colorado. Let's talk about the 2018 governor's race.|last=Hutchins|first=Corey|date=November 11, 2016|work=The Colorado Independent|access-date=November 12, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/31/colorado-2018-governor-race/|title=The race for Colorado governor in 2018 is starting to take shape|work=The Denver Post|last=Matthews|first=Mark K.|date=December 31, 2016|access-date=January 1, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.coloradostatesman.com/cary-kennedy-says-shes-considering-run-governor-dems-salute-salazar/|title=Cary Kennedy says she's 'considering' run for governor as Dems salute Salazar|work=The Colorado Statesman|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403111350/https://www.coloradostatesman.com/cary-kennedy-says-shes-considering-run-governor-dems-salute-salazar/|archive-date=April 3, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Donna Lynne, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado{{cite news |last=Prater |first=Erin |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Colorado Lt. Gov Donna Lynne formally enters race for governor |url=https://coloradopolitics.com/colorado-lt-gov-donna-lynne-formally-enters-race-governor/ |work=Colorado Politics |access-date=September 7, 2017}}

• Erik Underwood, former congressional aide, Republican candidate for GA-10 in 2007 and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016

• Noel Ginsburg, businessman{{cite web |url=https://www.noelforcolorado.com/with-a-heavy-heart/ |work=Noel for Colorado |access-date=2018-03-20|title=With a heavy heart… |date=March 20, 2018 }}
• Ed Perlmutter, U.S. Representative (running for reelection){{cite news|last1=Frank|first1=John|last2=Mathews|first2=Mark|title=As door closes on Rep. Ed Perlmutter's run for governor, will it widen for Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne?|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/12/donna-lynne-ed-perlmutter-colorado-governor-race-2018/|access-date=16 July 2017|newspaper=Denver Post|date=12 July 2017}}

• Joseph Garcia, former lieutenant governor
• Steve Lebsock, State Representative (was running for State Treasurer before switching to the Republican Party, thus disqualifying him from the Democratic Primary){{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/whaddya-know-steve-lebsock-really-interested-governors-race/|title=Whaddya know: Steve Lebsock really IS interested in the governor's race|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Njegomir|first=Dan|date=January 31, 2017|access-date=February 1, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/steve-lebsock-announces-run-state-treasurer/|title=Rep. Steve Lebsock announces run for state treasurer|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=March 25, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2017|archive-date=March 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326231315/http://coloradopolitics.com/steve-lebsock-announces-run-state-treasurer/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/211764 |title=Former Rep. Steve Lebsock's decision to join GOP likely disqualifies him from treasurer's race |access-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052127/https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/211764 |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-1-elections/co-rev-st-sect-1-4-601.html|title=Colorado Revised Statutes Title 1. Elections § 1-4-601 - FindLaw|access-date=May 22, 2018}}
• Michael Merrifield, State Senator{{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/uncategorized/democrats-headed-free-next-guvs-race/|title=Democrats headed for a 'free-for-all' in next guv's race?|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=December 6, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220224325/http://coloradopolitics.com/uncategorized/democrats-headed-free-next-guvs-race/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://gazette.com/colorados-own-bernie-sanders-mulls-a-run-for-governor/article/1592161|title=Colorado's own Bernie Sanders mulls a run for governor|author=Njegomir, Dan|publisher=The Gazette|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 12, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.coloradostatesman.com/congressman-ed-perlmutter-officially-declares-hes-running-governor-colorado/|title=Congressman Ed Perlmutter officially declares he's running for governor of Colorado|work=The Colorado Statesman|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=April 9, 2017|access-date=April 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411135242/https://www.coloradostatesman.com/congressman-ed-perlmutter-officially-declares-hes-running-governor-colorado/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Joe Neguse, former executive director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and nominee for secretary of state in 2014 (running for CO-02){{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/ed-perlmutter-expected-announce-run-governor-soon/|title=Ed Perlmutter expected to announce a run for governor|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324173849/http://coloradopolitics.com/ed-perlmutter-expected-announce-run-governor-soon/|archive-date=March 24, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite news|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/13/joe-neguse-jared-polis-congress-seat/|title=Joe Neguse declares run for Jared Polis' seat in Congress|work=The Denver Post|last=Matthews|first=Mark K.|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=June 13, 2017}}
• Joe Salazar, State Representative (running for Attorney General){{cite web|url=http://www.coloradoindependent.com/164337/rep-joe-salazar-attorney-general-stan-garnett|title=Rep. Joe Salazar rules out run for governor for a shot at attorney general|date=March 10, 2017|author=Goodland, Marianne|newspaper=The Colorado Independent|access-date=March 11, 2017}}
• Ken Salazar, former U.S. senator and former United States Secretary of the Interior{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/22/why-im-not-running-for-governor/|title=Why I'm not running for Colorado governor in 2018|work=The Denver Post|last=Salazar|first=Ken|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2017}}

On March 6, 2018, Democrats of precincts across Colorado met and voted how many delegates each candidate who was caucusing on the ballot would get. As of March 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., 96.83% of precincts had reported and added up to the below results.{{cite web |url=https://www.coloradodems.org/caucus-results/ |work=Colorado Democratic Party |access-date=2018-02-03 |title=Caucus Results |archive-date=June 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615163649/https://www.coloradodems.org/caucus-results/ |url-status=dead }}

• Cary Kennedy (11,700; 49.2%)
• Jared Polis (7,784; 32.7%)
• Mike Johnston (2,086; 8.8%)
• Noel Ginsburg (433; 1.8%), dropped out of race
• Erik Underwood (100; 0.4%)
• Uncommitted (1,668; 7%)

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Organizations

• Colorado Professional Firefighters (CPFF)
• Humane Society
• IBEW Colorado – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• National Cannabis Industry Association
• National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
• Pipefitters Local 208
• Sierra Club
• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
• Victory Fund

Federal officials

• Luis Gutiérrez, United States Representative
• John Lewis, United States Representative{{cite news |url=https://coloradopolitics.com/civil-rights-legend-john-lewis-endorses-gubernatorial-candidate-jared-polis-democrats-head-caucus/ |title=Civil rights legend John Lewis endorses gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis as Democrats head to caucus |first=Ernest |last=Luning |date=March 6, 2018 |newspaper=coloradopolitics.com |access-date=March 11, 2018}}
• Betsy Markey, former United States Representative
• Barack Obama, former United States President
• Pat Schroeder, former United States Representative{{cite web|url=http://kdvr.com/2018/05/01/salazar-endorses-kennedy-schroeder-endorses-polis-lynne-hits-airwaves/|title=Salazar endorses Kennedy, Schroeder endorses Polis, Lynne hits airwaves|date=May 1, 2018|access-date=May 22, 2018}}

State Senators

• Polly Baca, former
• Steve Fenberg
• Tom Glass, former, former Mayor of Crested Butte
• Rob Hernandez, former
• John Kefalas
• Claire Levy, former
• Chris Romer, former
• Sue Windels, former

State Representatives

• Jeni Ardnt
• Adrienne Benavidez
• Jeff Bridges
• Ed Casso
• Mike Foote
• Matt Gray
• Leslie Herod
• Edie Hooton
• Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, former Speaker
• Joe Miklosi
• Angie Paccione
• Cherylin Peniston
• Dianne Primavera
• Debbie Stafford
• Val Vigil, former, also member of Thornton City Council
• Roger Wilson

County Commissioners

• Jorge Amaya, former, Alamosa County
• Hillary Cooper, San Miguel County Commissioner
• Thomas Davidson, Summit County
• Cindy Domenico, Boulder County
• Deb Gardner, Boulder County
• Dan Gibbs, Summit County
• Eva Henry, Adams County
• Elise Jones, Boulder County
• Tim Mauck, Clear Creek
• Buffie McFadyen, former, Pueblo County
• Garrison Ortiz, Pueblo County
• Sal Pace, Pueblo County
• Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit County
• Will Toor, former, Boulder County

Mayors

• Christine Berg, Lafayette
• Dennis Coombs, former, Longmont
• Cecil Gutierrez, Loveland
• Suzanne Jones, Boulder
• Bob Muckle, Louisville
• Sean Murphy, Telluride
• Susan Osborne, former, Boulder
• Gustavo Reynar, pro tem, Lafayette
• Tiffany A. Snyder, former, Ward
• Dr. John Warner, former, Breckenridge
• Jacque Whitsitt, Basalt

City Councilors

• Yolanda Avila, Colorado Springs
• Rich Ball, Loveland
• Aaron Brockett, Boulder
• Dean Brookie, Durango
• Ed Brown, Pueblo
• Maria De Cambra, Westminster
• Mack Goodman, Thornton
• Leah Johnson, Loveland
• Kevin Kreeger, Broomfield
• Paul Lopez, Denver
• Ramona Martinez, former, Denver
• Lisa Morzel, Boulder
• Francoise Poinsatte, former, Boulder
• Andy Schultheiss, former, Boulder
• Andrew Shoemaker, Boulder
• Richard Skorman, Colorado Springs
• Kristin Stephen, Fort Collins
• Sam Weaver, Boulder

Others

• Anthony Aragon, LGBTQ leader
• Beverly Breakstone, Summit County Assessor
• Jeff Chostner, Pueblo County District Attorney, former County Commissioner, former State Representative
• Nancy Cronk, Director of the Cunningham Fire Protection District's Board of Directors
• Stan Garnnet, Boulder County District Attorney
• Bob Hullinghorst, former Boulder County Treasurer
• Dave Levy, Thompson School Board member
• Denise Montague, Thompson School Board member
• Rick Palacio, former Colorado Democratic Party Chairman
• Beverly Benavidez Ryken, former Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party
• Angelika Schroeder, Chairwoman of the State Board of Education
• Jeri Shepherd, DNC member
• John Tayer, former RTD Board member
• Nancy Tellez, former Poudre School Board member

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• Gary Hart, former U.S. Senator for Colorado{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/gary-hart-endorses-democrat-mike-johnston-colorados-gubernatorial-primary/|title=Gary Hart endorses Democrat Mike Johnston in Colorado's gubernatorial primary|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=August 9, 2017|access-date=August 10, 2017}}

State officials

• Irene Aguilar, State Senator
• Terrance Carroll, former Speaker of the House of Representatives
• James Coleman, State Representative
• Kerry Donovan, State Senator
• Rhonda Fields, State Senator
• Joyce Foster, former State Senator
• Angela Giron, former State Senator
• Millie Hamner, State Representative
• Richard Lamm, former Governor{{cite web|url=https://www.mikejohnstonforcolorado.com/news/gov-dick-lamm-endorses-mike-johnston-democratic-candidate-for-governor/|title=Gov. Dick Lamm Endorses Mike Johnston, Democratic Candidate for Governor|date=February 10, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153818/https://www.mikejohnstonforcolorado.com/news/gov-dick-lamm-endorses-mike-johnston-democratic-candidate-for-governor/|archive-date=February 27, 2018|url-status=usurped}}
• John Morse, former State Senate President
• Christine Scanlan, former State Representative
• Wilma Webb, former State Representative

Local officials

• Gabrielle Aragon, former San Luis Council member
• Albus Brooks, Denver City Council President
• Lisa Flores, Denver Public School Board of Education member
• Tracy Johnson, Academy District 20 Board of Education member
• Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle County Commissioner{{cite web|url=https://jeannemcqueeney.org/about-jeanne/|title=About Jeanne McQueeney|access-date=May 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508055920/https://jeannemcqueeney.org/about-jeanne/|archive-date=May 8, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Theresa Peña, formerDenver Public Schools Board of Education member{{cite web|url=http://educationpost.org/network/theresa-pena/|title=About Theresa Peña|access-date=May 7, 2018|date=December 9, 2014|archive-date=May 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508054639/http://educationpost.org/network/theresa-pena/|url-status=dead}}
• Christina Rinderle, former Durango Mayor
• Wellington Webb, former Mayor of Denver{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/wellington-wilma-webb-endorse-democrat-mike-johnston-governor/|title=Wellington and Wilma Webb endorse Democrat Mike Johnston for governor|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=August 3, 2017|access-date=August 10, 2017}}

Organizations

• Students for Education Reform{{cite web|url=https://www.sferactionnetwork.org/students_endorse_education_leader_mike_johnston_for_co_governor|title=Students Endorse Education Leader, Mike Johnston, for CO Governor|access-date=May 7, 2018|archive-date=May 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508121626/https://www.sferactionnetwork.org/students_endorse_education_leader_mike_johnston_for_co_governor|url-status=dead}}

Newspapers

• The Daily Sentinel{{Cite web|url=https://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/johnston-for-dems/article_92e13c72-6c5e-11e8-9f1b-10604b9f6eda.html|title = Johnston for Dems| date=June 10, 2018 }}

Individuals

• Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
• Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook

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Federal officials

• Ken Salazar, former U.S. Senator and United States Secretary of the Interior

State officials

• Bernie Buescher, former Secretary of State of Colorado{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/dozens-officials-luminaries-get-behind-democrat-cary-kennedy-run-governor/|title=Dozens of officials, civic luminaries back Democrat Cary Kennedy in her run for Colorado governor|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}
• Mike Callihan, former Lieutenant Governor
• Gail Schoettler, former Lieutenant Governor and former State Treasurer

State legislators

• Betty Boyd, former state senator
• Joan Fitz-Gerald, former President of the Colorado Senate
• Evie Hudak, former state senator
• Daniel Kagan, State Senator
• Chris Kennedy, State Representative
• Pete Lee, State Representative
• Susan Lontine, State Representative
• Alice Madden, former Majority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives
• Rosemary Marshall, former State Representative
• Michael Merrifield, State Senator
• Jeanne Nicholson, former State Senator
• Pat Pascoe, former State Senator
• Tom Plant, former State Representative and former Director of the Governor’s Energy Office
• Peggy Reeves, former State Senator
• Joe Rice, former State Representative and former Mayor of Glendale
• Chris Romer, former State Senator
• Dorothy Rupert, former State Senator
• Brandon Shaffer, former President of the Colorado Senate
• Gloria Tanner, former State Senator
• Suzanne Williams, former State Senator
• Dave Young, State Representative

Local officials

• Doug Linkhart, Denver City Councilman and former State Senator
• Beth McCann, Denver District Attorney and former State Representative

Labor unions

• American Federation of Teachers-Colorado{{cite web|last1=Mesmer|first1=Sarah|title=Cary Kennedy Lands Major CEA/AFT Endorsement - Colorado Pols|url=http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/104011/cary-kennedy-lands-major-cea-aft-endorsement#sthash.l07EcLe6.dpbs|website=Colorado Pols|date=January 31, 2018}}
• Colorado Education Association{{cite web|last1=Dallman|first1=Kerrie|title=CEA endorses Cary Kennedy for Colorado Governor in 2018 {{!}} Colorado Education Association|url=https://www.coloradoea.org/content/cea-endorses-cary-kennedy-colorado-governor-2018|website=Colorado EA|publisher=Colorado Education Association|language=en|date=January 31, 2018|access-date=April 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424135449/https://www.coloradoea.org/content/cea-endorses-cary-kennedy-colorado-governor-2018|archive-date=April 24, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 455{{cite web|last1=Vairma|first1=Steve|title=Teamsters Local 455 Endorses Cary Kennedy for Colorado Governor|url=https://teamster.org/news/2018/04/teamsters-local-455-endorses-cary-kennedy-colorado-governor|website=Teamsters|language=en|date=April 4, 2018}}
• United Association Local 58, Plumbers & Pipefitters{{cite web|last1=Lentz|first1=Ron|title=Cary Kennedy lands endorsements from union, renowned nature photographer - Colorado Politics|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/cary-kennedy-lands-endorsements-from-union-renowned-nature-photographer/|website=Colorado Politics|publisher=Ernest Luning|date=January 24, 2018}}
• United Steelworkers District 12{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Cory|title=Steelworkers back Democrat Cary Kennedy for governor of Colorado - Colorado Politics|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/steelworkers-back-democrat-cary-kennedy-governor-colorado/|website=Colorado Politics|publisher=Ernest Luning|date=February 17, 2018}}

Organizations

• EMILY's List{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/emilys-list-endorses-democrat-cary-kennedy-2018-gubernatorial-race/|title=Emily's List endorses Democrat Cary Kennedy for Colorado's 2018 gubernatorial race|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=June 7, 2017|access-date=June 11, 2017}}

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State legislators

• Janet Buckner, State Representative
• Jean Dubofsky, former state Supreme Court Justice
• JoAnn Ginal, State Representative
• Lucia Guzman, State Senator

Local officials

• Leanna Clark, vice chancellor for the University of Colorado Denver
• Kathy Maloney Green, Gov. John Hickenlooper’s former spokeswoman
• Jacque Montgomery, Gov. John Hickenlooper’s spokeswoman
• Marguerite Salazar, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies executive director
• Tamra Ward, Denver Zoo chief external relations officer

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• Pipefitters Local 208{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/perlmutter-colorado-governor-pipefitters/|title=Perlmutter picks up key endorsement in Colorado governor's race: Pipefitters|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Bunch|first=Joey|date=May 19, 2017|access-date=June 11, 2017}}

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| votes = 282,725

| percentage = 44.46

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| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 157,098

| percentage = 24.71

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| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 149,717

| percentage = 23.55

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| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 46,316

| percentage = 7.28

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• Walker Stapleton, Colorado State Treasurer{{cite news |last=Bunch |first=Joey |date=September 23, 2017 |title=It's official: Walker Stapleton joins the race for Colorado governor |url=https://coloradopolitics.com/official-walker-stapleton-joins-race-colorado-governor/ |work=Colorado Politics |access-date=September 24, 2017}}

• Greg Lopez, former mayor of Parker{{Cite web |url=https://www.lopezforgovernor.com/ |title=Greg Lopez for Governor |access-date=June 17, 2018 |archive-date=June 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617093027/https://www.lopezforgovernor.com/ |url-status=dead }}
• Victor Mitchell, former state representativeBunch, Joey. [http://coloradopolitics.com/republican-victor-mitchell-governor/ Republican Victor Mitchell is officially in the race for Colorado governor]. ColoradoPolitics.com, February 14, 2017. Retrieved: 2017-02-14.
• Doug Robinson, businessman{{cite news |url=https://coloradopolitics.com/doug-robinson-makes-ballot-in-gop-gubernatorial-primary/ |title=Doug Robinson is on the ballot in GOP gubernatorial primary |last=Luning |first=Ernest |date=April 26, 2018 |work=ColoradoPolitics |access-date=June 17, 2018}}

• Steve Barlock, former Trump campaigner, Colorado Republican National Alternate Delegate and Elector{{cite news |last=Luning |first=Ernest |date=2018-04-14 |title =RESULTS: Stapleton, Lopez win spots in GOP gubernatorial primary |url=https://coloradopolitics.com/stapleton-lopez-win-spots-in-republican-gubernatorial-primary/ |work=Colorado Politics |access-date=2018-04-14}}
• Cynthia Coffman, Colorado Attorney General
• Barry Farah, businessman
• Lew Gaiter, Larimer County Commissioner

• George Brauchler, District Attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District (running for attorney general){{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/05/republican-george-brauchler-announces-bid-for-colorado-governor-in-2018/|title=Republican George Brauchler announces bid for Colorado governor in 2018|work=The Denver Post|last=Frank|first=John|date=April 5, 2017|access-date=April 5, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/05/george-brauchler-new-da-in-colorados-18th-judicial-district/|title=George Brauchler, new DA in Colorado's 18th Judicial District|work=The Denver Post|last=Fender|first=Jessica|date=January 5, 2013|access-date=August 8, 2017}}{{cite news |last=Lauricello |first=Ann |date=2017-11-13 |title=George Brauchler announces drops out of governor's race |url=http://kdvr.com/2017/11/13/george-brauchler-announces-he-will-drop-out-of-governors-race/ |work=Fox 31 Denver website |access-date=2017-11-13}}
• Jim Rundberg, businessman{{cite tweet|number=983099034125684736|user=JimRundberg|title=The Lord Jesus has redirected me. I am now a Presidential Candidate for 2020!|date=April 8, 2018}}
• JoAnne Silva, retired banker{{cite news |last=Luning |first=Ernest |date=2017-08-28 |title=Former Republican gubernatorial candidate JoAnne Silva endorses George Brauchler

|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/former-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-joanne-silva-endorses-george-brauchler/ |work=Colorado Politics |access-date=2017-08-29}}

• Tom Tancredo, former U.S. Representative, candidate for governor in 2014, Constitution Party nominee for governor in 2010, and candidate for President of the United States in 2008{{cite news|url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/10/31/tom-tancredo-governor-run/|title=Tom Tancredo Makes Colorado Gubernatorial Run Official|access-date=2017-10-31|language=en}}{{cite news |url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/01/30/tom-tancredo-goveror-campaign-2018/ |title=Tom Tancredo Withdraws From Governor's Race |date=January 30, 2018 |work=CBS4 Denver |access-date=January 30, 2018}}

• John Elway, general manager of the Denver Broncos and retired NFL player{{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/elway-run-governor-just-not-game/|title=Would Elway run for governor? Or, is it just not his game?|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=January 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.9news.com/news/politics/elway-im-not-running-for-governor/381291235|title=Elway: 'I'm not running for governor'|work=KUSA|last1=Rittiman|first1=Brandon|last2=Klis|first2=Mike|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Owen Hill, state senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 (running for CO-05){{cite web|url=http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/90896/the-state-of-the-2018-governors-race#sthash.WujLG72l.dpbs|title=The State of the 2018 Governor's Race|work=Colorado Pols|date=January 12, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/owen-hill-challenge-doug-lamborn-5th-congressional-district/|title=Colorado Spring's state Sen. Owen Hill to challenge U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in 5th Congressional District|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=April 1, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017}}
• Steve House, Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party and candidate for governor in 2014{{cite web|url=http://coloradopolitics.com/run-guv-stay-put-gop-chief-decide-first-half-january/|title=Run for guv? Stay put? GOP chief to decide in first half of January|work=ColoradoPolitics.com|last=Marcus|first=Peter|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 17, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/23/steve-house-colorado-gop-chairman-wont-seek-second-term/|title=Colorado GOP chairman Steve House won't seek second term after tumultuous tenure|work=The Denver Post|last=Frank|first=John|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2017}}
• Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of DaVita Inc.{{cite news | url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/24/davita-ceo-kent-thirty-will-not-run-colorado-governor/ | title=DaVita CEO Kent Thiry says he won't run for Colorado governor | work=The Denver Post | last=Matthews | first=Mark K. | date=July 24, 2017}}
• Brian Watson, businessman and candidate for the State House in 2012 (running for State Treasurer){{cite web|url=http://www.coloradoindependent.com/164253/2018-republican-governor-race-colorado|title=An early look at the 2018 Republican race for Colorado governor|work=The Colorado Independent|last=Hutchins|first=Corey|date=March 27, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/republican-brian-watson-jumps-crowded-primary-colorado-state-treasurer-ive-battle-tested/|title='I've been battle-tested': Republican Brian Watson jumps in crowded primary for Colorado state treasurer|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernest|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}

Based on information shared by some key counties, as well as a recent survey, the following are believed to be results of the Republican Caucus from key counties.{{Cite web|url=http://www.westword.com/news/colorado-republican-caucus-and-straw-poll-results-10080007 |title=Colorado Republican Caucus Results: Walker Stapleton Wins Key Counties |website=Westword |last=Roberts |first=Michael |date=March 12, 2018}}

Pueblo County

• Steve Barlock – 3.14%
• Cynthia Coffman – 7.55%
• Greg Lopez – 16.35%
• Victor Mitchell – 23.90%
• Doug Robinson – 3.15%
• Walker Stapleton – 45.91%

Douglas County

• Steve Barlock – 32.5%
• Cynthia Coffman – 4.6%
• Lew Gaiter III – 2.2%
• Greg Lopez – 18.8%
• Victor Mitchell – 7.7%
• Doug Robinson – 2.2%
• Walker Stapleton – 23.2%
• Tom Tancredo (dropped out of the race) – 1.6%
• Uncommitted – 7.2%

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Individuals

• Ted Nugent, musician and gun rights activist{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/26/ted-nugent-endorses-george-brauchler/|title=Rocker Ted Nugent endorses George Brauchler for Colorado governor|work=The Denver Post|last=Nicholson|first=Kieran|date=July 26, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}

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Political Commentators

• Michelle Malkin, conservative commentator{{cite web|url=http://gazette.com/commentator-michelle-malkin-throws-support-to-colorado-gubernatorial-candidate-tom-tancredo/article/1615660|title=Commentator Michelle Malkin throws support to Colorado gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo|author=Joey Bunch|date=November 20, 2017 }}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

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| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 239,415

| percentage = 47.66

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| candidate = Victor Mitchell

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 151,365

| percentage = 30.13

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| candidate = Greg Lopez

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 66,330

| percentage = 13.20

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| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 45,245

| percentage = 9.01

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| percentage = 100.0

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• Paul Noel Fiorino (Independent), perennial candidate{{Cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/35-unaffiliated-rtd-candidates-file-for-colorado-ballot/|title = 35 unaffiliated, RTD candidates file for Colorado ballot| date=July 12, 2018 }}
• Marcus Giavanni (Independent), radio host{{Cite web |url=https://marcusgiavanniforgovernor.com/_index.php |title=Marcus Giavanni for Governor |access-date=June 17, 2018 |archive-date=March 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323050506/http://marcusgiavanniforgovernor.com/_index.php |url-status=dead }}
• Bill Hammons (Unity Party of America), insurance agent, chairman and founder of the Unity Party of America, and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 and 2016{{cite web |url=http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/candidates-already-lining-up-for-2018-governors-ra |title=Candidates already lining up for 2018 governor's race |publisher=Grand Junction Daily Sentinel |access-date=March 18, 2017 |archive-date=October 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016014527/http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/candidates-already-lining-up-for-2018-governors-ra |url-status=dead }}
• Scott Helker (Libertarian){{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/libertartarian-colorado-scott-helker/ | title = Libertarian candidate for Colorado governor Scott Helker has eye on future races | date = January 23, 2018 |publisher=Colorado Politics |access-date=March 24, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.lpcolorado.org/candidates|title=Candidates|access-date=May 22, 2018}}

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Organizations

• Colorado Professional Firefighters (CPFF)
• Humane Society
• IBEW Colorado, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• National Cannabis Industry Association
• National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
• Pipefitters Local 208
• Sierra Club
• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
• Victory Fund

Federal officials

• Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator (D-CO){{cite tweet|number=1012773341336199171|user=PolisForCO|title="Jared Polis will be a fantastic governor for the state of Colorado and I'm proud to endorse him. As an entrepreneu…|date=June 29, 2018}}
• Diana DeGette, U.S. Representative (CO-1){{cite tweet|number=1013507904488394752|user=PolisForCO|title="Healthcare. Environment & wilderness. All of the issues we care about…That's why we're here…It's about having a go…|date=July 1, 2018}}
• John Lewis, U.S. Representative (GA-5)
• Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States{{cite tweet |author=Barack Obama |user=BarackObama |number=1024691241093607425 |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Today I'm proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they're running to represent|access-date=August 1, 2018}}
• Ed Perlmutter, U.S. Representative (CO-7){{cite tweet|number=1012724891781607425|user=Ed4Colorado|title=Let's get to work electing @jaredpolis as our next Governor!|date=June 29, 2018}}
• Ken Salazar, former United States Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Senator (D-CO){{cite tweet|number=1013533277674598400|user=PolisForCO|title="We need to make sure that we come together as an inclusive Colorado: Democrats, Independents, Republicans, rural,…|date=July 1, 2018}}
• Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator (I-VT){{cite web|url=https://www.apnews.com/58b8dfb498f94628aef90aa08552e152|title=Sanders barnstorming country ahead of midterm elections|date=October 9, 2018|first=Ken|last=Thomas|work=Associated Press|access-date=October 15, 2018}}
• Pat Schroeder, former U.S. Representative (CO-1)

State officials

• John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado{{cite tweet|number=1012911686653599746|user=Hickenlooper|title=Heck of a way to start the day after a long hard week of US news. Rallying with CO's next governor... Jared Polis!…|date=June 30, 2018}}
• Donna Lynne, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and former candidate{{cite tweet|number=1012053598828679169|user=DonnaLynneCO|title=I want to offer my sincere congratulations to Jared Polis on his victory last night. We have had a hard fought race…|date=June 27, 2018}}

State Senators

• Polly Baca, former
• Steve Fenberg
• Tom Glass, former, former Mayor of Crested Butte
• Rob Hernandez, former
• Mike Johnston, former{{cite tweet|number=1011832697323335680|user=MikeJohnstonCO|title=Jared Polis is an entrepreneur for good. He has earned my respect and support. With tonight's results, I hope you w…|date=June 27, 2018}}
• John Kefalas
• Claire Levy, former
• Chris Romer, former
• Sue Windels, former

State Representatives

• Jeni Ardnt
• Adrienne Benavidez
• Jeff Bridges
• Ed Casso
• Crisanta Duran, speaker{{cite tweet|number=1012773652763328512|user=crisantaduran|title=Honored to stand w/ the next Governor of CO, @jaredpolis! Our state needs a leader w/ bold ideas who will deliver r…|date=June 29, 2018}}
• Mike Foote
• Alec Garnett{{cite tweet|number=1012743913780776960|user=AlecGarnett|title=We're all behind you @jaredpolis! #copolitics #coleg @Dan_Pabon @RepPerlmutter @GovofCO @KenSalazar @crisantaduran…|date=June 29, 2018}}
• Matt Gray
• Leslie Herod
• Edie Hooton
• Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, former Speaker
• Joe Miklosi
• Angie Paccione
• Cherylin Peniston
• Dianne Primavera
• Jonathan Singer{{Cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/Singer4House/videos/2314342101925923/ | title=Jonathan Singer for House District 11 | website=Facebook | access-date=June 27, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203073400/https://www.facebook.com/Singer4House/videos/2314342101925923/ | archive-date=December 3, 2018 | url-status=dead }}
• Debbie Stafford
• Val Vigil, former, also member of Thornton City Council
• Roger Wilson

County Commissioners

• Jorge Amaya, former, Alamosa County
• Hillary Cooper, San Miguel County Commissioner
• Thomas Davidson, Summit County
• Cindy Domenico, Boulder County
• Deb Gardner, Boulder County
• Dan Gibbs, Summit County
• Eva Henry, Adams County
• Elise Jones, Boulder County
• Tim Mauck, Clear Creek
• Buffie McFadyen, former, Pueblo County
• Garrison Ortiz, Pueblo County
• Sal Pace, Pueblo County
• Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit County
• Will Toor, former, Boulder County

Mayors

• Michael Hancock, Denver{{cite tweet|number=1013172110133358592|user=PolisForCO|title="As mayor of Denver, Colorado, I am proud to stand up with most Coloradans who believe that Colorado is heading in…|date=June 30, 2018}}
• Suzanne Jones, Boulder
• Jacque Whitsitt, Basalt
• Christine Berg, Lafayette
• Gustavo Reynar, pro tem, Lafayette
• Cecil Gutierrez, Loveland
• Dennis Coombs, former, Longmont
• Bob Muckle, Louisville
• Sean Murphy, Telluride
• Susan Osborne, former, Boulder
• Dr. John Warner, former, Breckenridge
• Tiffany A. Snyder, former, Ward

City Councilors

• Yolanda Avila, Colorado Springs
• Rich Ball, Loveland
• Aaron Brockett, Boulder
• Dean Brookie, Durango
• Ed Brown, Pueblo
• Maria De Cambra, Westminster
• Mack Goodman, Thornton
• Leah Johnson, Loveland
• Kevin Kreeger, Broomfield
• Paul Lopez, Denver
• Ramona Martinez, former, Denver
• Lisa Morzel, Boulder
• Francoise Poinsatte, former, Boulder
• Andy Schultheiss, former, Boulder
• Andrew Shoemaker, Boulder
• Richard Skorman, Colorado Springs
• Kristin Stephen, Fort Collins
• Sam Weaver, Boulder

Others

• Anthony Aragon, LGBTQ leader
• Beverly Breakstone, Summit County Assessor
• Jeff Chostner, Pueblo County District Attorney, former County Commissioner, former State Representative
• Nancy Cronk, Director on the Cunningham Fire Protection District's Board of Directors
• Stan Garnnet, Boulder County District Attorney
• Bob Hullinghorst, former Boulder County Treasurer
• Cary Kennedy, former Colorado state treasurer and candidate{{cite tweet|number=1037026706635124736|user=JonMurray|title=This morning @CaryKennedy is on the stump for @jaredpolis campaign for #cogov. With other Dems and activists, talki…|date=September 4, 2018}}
• Dave Levy, Thompson School Board member
• Denise Montague, Thompson School Board member
• Willie Nelson, singer and activist{{cite tweet|number=1011845511458897920|user=jaredpolis|title=Thank you for all the amazing congratulatory tweets! Onwards to November! Here's my favorite text I got tonight fro…|date=June 27, 2018}}
• Rick Palacio, former Colorado Democratic Party Chairman
• Beverly Benavidez Ryken, former Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party
• Angelika Schroeder, Chairwoman of the State Board of Education
• Jeri Shepherd, DNC member
• John Tayer, former RTD Board member
• Nancy Tellez, former Poudre School Board member
• Phil Weiser, Dean of the University of Colorado Law School and candidate for Attorney General{{cite tweet |user=pweiser |last=Weiser |first=Phil |author-link=Phil Weiser |number=1014253242354577408 |date=July 3, 2018 |title=This is leadership. I look forward to working with @jaredpolis to develop innovative solutions to improve health care for all Coloradans.}}

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Presidents of the United States

• George H. W. Bush, 41st President of The United States{{cite tweet|number=1012106614441160704|user=GeorgeHWBush|title=Happy to congratulate @WalkerStapleton on a terrific primary victory last night, and to join him in thanking those…|date=June 27, 2018}}
• George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States{{cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/14/george-bush-walker-stapleton-fundraiser/|title=George W. Bush to headline Texas fundraiser for his cousin, Colorado's Walker Stapleton|work=The Denver Post|last=Frank|first=John|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2018}}
• Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1050004777034309633 |title=Walker Stapleton is running as the highly respected Republican Candidate for Governor of the Great State of Colorado. His credentials and talents are impeccable. He has my complete and total Endorsement! |work=Twitter |author=Donald Trump |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010124703if_/https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1050004777034309633 |archive-date=10 October 2018 |url-status=dead}}

Vice Presidents of the United States

• Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States{{cite web|url=https://kdvr.com/2018/10/18/vice-president-pence-speaks-on-stapleton-missing-journalist-during-denver-visit/|title=Vice President Pence speaks on Stapleton, missing journalist during Denver visit|work=Fox 31|author=Joe St. George|date=October 19, 2018}}

Federal officials

• Ken Buck, U.S. Representative (CO-4){{cite web|url=http://kdvr.com/2018/04/12/congressman-ken-buck-endorses-walker-stapleton-in-governors-race/|title=Congressman Ken Buck endorses Walker Stapleton in governor's race|work=kdvr.com|author=Joe St. George|date=April 12, 2018}}
• Mike Coffman, U.S. Representative (CO-6){{cite web|url=https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/congressman-mike-coffman-supports-walker-stapleton/|title=Congressman Mike Coffman Supports Walker Stapleton|work=Stapleton for Colorado|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155351/https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/congressman-mike-coffman-supports-walker-stapleton/|url-status=dead}}
• Cory Gardner, U.S. Senator (R-CO){{cite web|url=https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/senator-cory-gardner-endorses-walker-stapleton/|title=Senator Cory Gardner Endorses Walker Stapleton|work=Stapleton for Colorado|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155151/https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/senator-cory-gardner-endorses-walker-stapleton/|url-status=dead}}
• Doug Lamborn, U.S. Representative (CO-5){{cite web|url=https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/colorado-congressional-republicans-stand-united-behind-stapleton-sias-ticket/|title=COLORADO CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS STAND UNITED BEHIND STAPLETON-SIAS TICKET|work=Stapleton for Colorado|access-date=July 13, 2018|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713135617/https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/colorado-congressional-republicans-stand-united-behind-stapleton-sias-ticket/|url-status=dead}}
• Tom Tancredo, former U.S. Representative (CO-6){{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/tancredo-endorses-stapleton-in-governors-race-citing-republicans-opposition-to-sanctuary-policies/|title=Tancredo endorses Stapleton in governor's race|work=Colorado Politics|first=Ernest|last=Luning|date=April 11, 2018}}
• Scott Tipton, U.S. Representative (CO-3){{cite web|url=https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/congressman-scott-tipton-endorses-walker-stapleton/|title=Congressman Scott Tipton Endorses Walker Stapleton|work=Stapleton for Colorado|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155507/https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/congressman-scott-tipton-endorses-walker-stapleton/|url-status=dead}}

State officials

• Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida{{cite tweet|number=1035559150263169025|user=JebBush|title=Check out @WalkerStapleton's education agenda for Colorado #edreform|date=August 31, 2018}}

State Senators

• Kevin Grantham, Senate President{{cite web|url=https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/colorado-republican-leaders-grantham-and-neville-back-walker-stapleton/|title=Colorado Republican Leaders Grantham and Neville Back Walker Stapleton|work=Stapleton for Colorado|access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155434/https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/colorado-republican-leaders-grantham-and-neville-back-walker-stapleton/|url-status=dead}}

State Representatives

• Victor Mitchell, former State Representative (CO-45){{cite web|url=https://denver.cbslocal.com/video/3889813-victor-mitchell-puts-support-behind-walker-stapleton/|title=Victor Mitchell Puts Support Behind Walker Stapleton|work=KCNC-TV}}
• Patrick Neville, House Minority Leader
• Lang Sias, State Representative (CO-27) and Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado

Local officials

• Darius Allen, Alamosa County Commissioner{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/more-50-county-commissioners-endorse-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-walker-stapleton/|title=More than 50 county commissioners endorse Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernst|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 27, 2018}}
• Mark Arndt, Morgan County Commissioner
• Spike Ausmus, Baca County Commissioner
• Jeff Baker, Arapahoe County Commissioner
• Jim Baldwin, Otero County Commissioner
• Ray Beck, Moffat County Commissioner
• Jeff Benson, Jackson County Commissioner
• Brad Blake, La Plata County Commissioner
• Shawn Bolton, Rio Blanco County Commissioner
• Rick Butler, Baca County Commissioner
• Wendy Buxton-Andrade, Prowers County Commissioner
• Phil Chamberland, Gunnison County Commissioner
• Rich Cimino, Grand County Commissioner
• Don Cook, Moffat County Commissioner
• Juie Cozad, Weld County Commissioner
• Glenn Davis, Montrose County Commissioner
• Pete Dawson, Baca County Commissioner
• Marc Dettenrieder, Teller County Commissioner
• Cindy Dozier, Hinsdale County Commissioner
• Keenan Ertel, Montezuma County Commissioner
• Tina Francone, Jefferson County Commissioner
• Mike Freeman, Weld County Commissioner
• Gene Glover, Rio Grande County Commissioner
• Frank Grant, Crowley County Commissioner
• Tom Grasmick, Prowers County Commissioner
• Cari Hermacinski, Routt County Commissioner
• Tom Jankovsky, Garfield County Commissioner
• Barbara Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioner
• Lea Ann Laybourn, Washington County Commissioner
• Merit Linke, Grand County Commissioner
• John Martin, Garfield County Commissioner
• Dwayne McFall, Fremont County Commissioner
• Cindy McLoud, Kiowa County Commissioner
• Frank Moe, Moffat County Commissioner
• Steve Moreno, Weld County Commissioner
• Roger Partridge, Douglas County Commissioner
• Tim Payne, Fremont County Commissioner
• Byron Pelton, Logan County Commissioner
• Rod Pelton, Cheyenne County Commissioner
• Dave Potts, Chaffee County Commissioner
• Rose Pugliese, Mesa County Commissioner
• Roger Rash, Montrose County Commissioner
• Jeff Rector, Rio Blanco County Commissioner
• Mike Samson, Garfield County Commissioner
• Nancy Sharpe, Arapahoe County Commissioner
• Karla Shriver, Rio Grande County Commissioner
• Norm Steen, Teller County Commissioner
• Larry Don Suckla, Montezuma County Commissioner
• Don Suppes, Delta County Commissioner
• Libby Szabo, Jefferson County Commissioner
• Lora Thomas, Douglas County Commissioner
• Stan VanderWerf, El Paso County Commissioner
• Mark Waller, El Paso County Commissioner
• Patrick Ward, Cheyenne County Commissioner
• Ramona Weber, Mineral County Commissioner
• Stan Whinnery, Hinsdale County Commissioner
• Si Woodruff, Rio Blanco County Commissioner

Mayors

• Greg Lopez, former Mayor of Parker{{cite tweet|number=1012411790662066177|user=cologop|title=Victor Mitchell, Greg Lopez, and Doug Robinson gave Walker Stapleton their unequivocal support in Arapahoe County t…|date=June 28, 2018}}
• John Suthers, Mayor of Colorado Springs

District attorneys

• Brett Barkey (14th Judicial District)
• Jim Bullock (16th Judicial District)
• Jeff Cheney (9th Judicial District)
• Molly Chilson (11th Judicial District)
• Brittny Lewton (13th Judicial District)
• Dan May (4th Judicial District)
• Cliff Riedel (8th Judicial District)
• Michael J. Rourke (19th Judicial District)
• Dan Rubinstein (21st Judicial District)
• Josh Vogel (15th Judicial District)
• Pete Weir (1st Judicial District){{cite web|url=https://gazette.com/government/stapleton-wins-endorsements-from-republican-district-attorneys-sheriffs/article_2da16bab-a323-5cbe-9998-61883cc4abea.html|title=Stapleton wins endorsements from Republican district attorneys, sheriffs|work=Colorado Springs Gazette|date=June 11, 2018}}

Sheriffs

• Ronald Bruce, Hinsdale County
• Chad Day, Yuma County
• Bill Elder, El Paso County
• Dave Encinas, Bent County
• Shayne Heap, Elbert County
• KC Hume, Moffat County
• John "Smokey" Kurtz, Crowley County
• Matt Lewis, Mesa County
• Fred McKee, Delta County
• Steve Reams, Weld County
• Brett Schroetlin, Grand County
• Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County
• Justin Smith, Larimer County
• Jon Stivers, Washington County
• David Walcher, Arapahoe County
• Dan Warwick, Sagauche County
• Garrett Wiggins, Routt County
• Sam Zordel, Prowers County

Others

• Doug Robinson, businessman{{cite tweet|number=1012425137101025280|user=cologop|title=In Arapahoe County, Doug Robinson offered ⁦@WalkerStapleton⁩ not only his unqualified support but a max contributio…|date=June 28, 2018}}
• Nick Rogers, president of the Denver Police Protective Association

Organizations

• Associated Builders and Contractors{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/associated-builders-contractors-endorses-republican-walker-stapleton-governor/|title=Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Republican Walker Stapleton for governor|work=Colorado Politics|last=Luning|first=Ernst|date=February 13, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2018}}
• Americans for Prosperity-Colorado{{cite web|url=https://americansforprosperity.org/afp-colorado-endorses-walker-stapleton-for-governor/|title=AFP-Colorado Endorses Walker Stapleton for Governor|work=Americans for Prosperity|date=September 12, 2018}}
• Colorado Auto Dealers Association{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/colorado-auto-dealers-stapleton/|title=Colorado auto dealers make first-ever endorsement: Walker Stapleton|work=Colorado Politics|last=Bunch|first=Joey|date=October 11, 2018}}
• Colorado Farm Bureau{{cite web|url=https://coloradopolitics.com/colorado-farm-bureau-stapleton/|title=Colorado Farm Bureau endorses Stapleton for governor|work=Colorado Politics|last=Bunch|first=Joey|date=October 3, 2018}}
• National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/colorado/nfib-endorses-stapleton-for-governor/|title=NFIB Endorses Stapleton for Governor|work=NFIB|date=October 9, 2018}}

Newspapers

• Colorado Springs Gazette{{cite web|url=https://gazette.com/opinion/editorial-gazette-election-endorsements-candidates/article_b13e86f2-cdd4-11e8-80da-e3e55dd87bba.html|title=EDITORIAL: Gazette election endorsements 2018: Candidates|work=Colorado Springs Gazette|date=October 14, 2018}}
• Durango Herald{{cite web|url=https://durangoherald.com/articles/245805-our-endorsements|title=Our endorsements|work=Durango Herald|date=October 15, 2018|access-date=October 16, 2018|archive-date=October 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017001808/https://durangoherald.com/articles/245805-our-endorsements|url-status=dead}}
• Grand Junction Daily Sentinel{{cite web|url=https://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/walker-stapleton-for-governor/article_d982eb52-d4c9-11e8-a200-10604b9f1ff4.html|title=Walker Stapleton for governor|work=Grand Junction Daily Sentinel|date=October 21, 2018}}
• The Greeley Tribune{{cite web|url=https://www.greeleytribune.com/opinion/tribune-opinion-walker-stapleton-is-our-pick-for-governor-but-he-must-learn-from-the-offices-current-occupant/|title=Tribune Endorsement: Walker Stapleton is our pick for governor, but he must learn from office's current occupant|work=The Greeley Tribune|date=October 21, 2018}}
• Pueblo Chieftain{{cite web|url=https://www.chieftain.com/business/vote-stapleton-for-governor/article_019dc558-cf3e-11e8-9bed-0bf3c530e1c6.html|title=Vote Stapleton for governor|work=Pueblo Chieftain|date=October 14, 2018}}

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with Tom Tancredo

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jared Polis

|votes = 1,348,888

|percentage = 53.42%

|change = +4.12%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Walker Stapleton

|votes = 1,080,801

|percentage = 42.80%

|change = -3.15%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Scott Helker

|votes = 69,519

|percentage = 2.75%

|change = +0.81%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Unity Party of America

|candidate = Bill Hammons

|votes = 25,854

|percentage = 1.02%

|change = —

}}

{{Election box majority|

|votes = 268,087

|percentage = 10.62%

|change = +7.27%

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{{Election box turnout|

|votes = 2,525,062

|percentage =

|change =

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{{Election box hold with party link no swing|

|winner = Democratic Party (United States)

|loser = Republican Party (United States)

|swing =

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• Conejos (largest town: Manassa)

• Chaffee (largest city: Salida)
• Garfield (largest municipality: Glenwood Springs)

Polis won four of seven congressional districts.https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::22b4dc91-5c29-4d11-a408-108feda65390

{{reflist|30em}}

• [https://votesmart.org/election/2018/G/CO/2018-gubernatorial Candidates] at Vote Smart
• [https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_gubernatorial_election,_2018 Candidates] at Ballotpedia

Official campaign websites

• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180516064340/https://www.fiorinoforcolorado.com/ Paul Fiorino (U) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180824200054/http://marcusgiavanniforgovernor.com/_index.php Marcus Giavanni (I) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180228051002/http://www.billisrunning.com/ Bill Hammons (U) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181018122337/http://electhelker4governor.com/ Scott Helker (L) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181106123914/https://polisforcolorado.com/ Jared Polis (D) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181021030533/http://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/ Walker Stapleton (R) for Governor]

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