Weiser wins Colorado governor Democratic nomination in upset over Bennet

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in an upset with early returns showing 55% to 45% and AP calling the race shortly after polls closed. The result underscores voter frustration with Washington and a shift toward a more progressive, state-focused approach; Bennet’s loss ends any chance of a Senate appointment or late-stage scramble to replace him, leaving Weiser as the early favorite for November.