Mark Baisley becomes second Republican state lawmaker to enter Colorado’s 2026 race for governor
The list of Republicans aiming for Colorado’s top office is growing.Two current statehouse Republicans have officially entered the race for governor in 2026, when Democratic Gov. Jared Polis is term limited.Colorado has not elected a Republican governor since Bill Owens handily defeated a Democrat in 2002. Sen. Mark Baisley of Woodland Park said the political left has tightened its grip on the Colorado community to pass radical bills, some of which are “blatantly unconstitutional.”Baisley said his campaign will focus on economic opportunity, education and safety. Rep. Scott Bottoms of Colorado Springs filed paperwork with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office last month to launch his bid. This story was produced by the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.This article was first published on The Colorado Sun website. Read it in full here.The post Mark Baisley becomes second Republican state lawmaker to enter Colorado’s 2026 race for governor appeared first on Colorado Community Media.
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