John
Hickenlooper

1. Economy & jobs Opposes tariffs; supports workers, small businesses, and infrastructure investment +

2. Housing Supports building more homes, cutting red tape, and limiting corporate market dominance +

3. Health care Supports universal coverage, public option, and Medicare drug price negotiation +

4. Immigration Supports comprehensive reform, path to citizenship for Dreamers, and guest-worker visas +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports federal protections for abortion access and reproductive rights +

6. Education Supports apprenticeships, workforce training, and alternatives to four-year college degrees +

7. Climate & energy Supports bold clean-energy investment and carbon-emissions reduction +

8. Crime & public safety Supports ICE overhaul and law-enforcement accountability +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes tax cuts for high earners; supports tax relief for workers +

10. Guns Supports universal background checks and assault-weapons ban +

11. Democracy & elections Defends mail-in voting and opposes voter suppression +

12. Foreign policy & defense Opposes unauthorized U.S. military hostilities against Iran +

roll call votes

1,606

missed

1.5%

with their party’s majority

96%

Recent key votes

• Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobs

  Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor

  On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education

  A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

  On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety

  Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

  On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget

  An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

  On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense

  An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

  On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense

  Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

  On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget

  An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

  On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy

  A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

  On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →

1. Oct 11
   poll

   Colorado Senate race rated Solid D by Cook and Safe D by Sabato; no recent public polls

   As of October 11, one tracker reported no public polls logged in the preceding 14 days and no polling average. Cook Political Report rated the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rated it Safe D.

   ↳ Colorado Senate Race 2026: Hickenlooper vs. Baisley Polls · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 11
   debate

   Hickenlooper and Baisley hold first general-election debate at Colorado State University

   The Colorado Sun and Noticias Univision Colorado hosted Hickenlooper and Baisley in a debate at Colorado State University in Fort Collins at noon. A second debate in Denver was scheduled for October 14.

   ↳ Watch: The Colorado Sun hosts U.S. Senate candidate debate · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 8
   news

   Hickenlooper and Sen. Bennet vote for human rights report on Israeli violence in West Bank

   In a shift, Hickenlooper and Sen. Bennet voted for a human rights report on Israeli violence in the West Bank.

   ↳ coloradotimesrecorder.com · 2026 · 10In Shift, Bennet, Hick Vote for Human Rights Report on Israeli... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 6
   news

   Hickenlooper launches first general-election TV ad targeting Iran war and affordability

   Hickenlooper's campaign released its first general-election TV ad linking fuel and fertilizer costs to the war with Iran and calling it Trump's 'illegal war.' The campaign described it as the start of a seven-figure television and digital buy through Election Day.

   ↳ Democrat Hickenlooper takes aim at Iran war in 1st general election ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 2
   news

   Colorado ballots begin going out to voters ahead of November 3 Election Day

   Colorado ballots began going out to voters on October 2, with ballots due to county clerks by 7 p.m. on November 3, Election Day.

   ↳ Democrat Hickenlooper takes aim at Iran war in 1st general election ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 30
   news

   Bipartisan energy bills led by Hickenlooper advance out of Senate committee

   The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed two bipartisan bills Hickenlooper led: the Geo POWER Act and the Earth MRI Act. This was a committee milestone, not enactment into law.

   ↳ CO Families Have Spent $4500 More On Goods & ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 24
   news

   Hickenlooper releases video statement linking rising energy prices to Iran war and Trump policies

   Hickenlooper said Colorado families spent an additional $71 on electricity in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2024, tying rising energy costs to the Iran war and Trump administration policies.

   ↳ Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Energy Prices · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 22
   news

   Hickenlooper cites report saying CO families spent $4,500 more under Trump

   In a Senate-office press release, Hickenlooper cited a Joint Economic Committee Minority report claiming Colorado families had spent $4,500 more on goods and services under President Trump.

   ↳ CO Families Have Spent $4500 More On Goods & ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 19
   news

   Hickenlooper calls on Trump administration to reverse Colorado disaster aid denials

   Hickenlooper urged the Trump administration to reverse its denials of disaster aid to Colorado.

   ↳ Hickenlooper Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Colorado ... · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 19
    debate

    Hickenlooper misses Club 20 debate in Grand Junction, citing scheduling conflict

    Hickenlooper did not attend the Club 20 debate in Grand Junction. His office cited a scheduling conflict; Republican nominee Mark Baisley appeared alone. The two were scheduled to meet in two October debates.

    ↳ Colorado candidates square off in Club 20 debates ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 15
    news

    Hickenlooper visits Kids First Health Care to discuss Medicaid cuts and falling vaccination rates

    Hickenlooper visited Kids First Health Care to highlight concerns about Medicaid cuts and declining vaccination rates.

    ↳ Hickenlooper Visits Kids First Health Care to Discuss Medicaid Cuts ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Jun 30
    news

    Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary over state Sen. Julie Gonzales

    Hickenlooper defeated state Sen. Julie Gonzales 52.8% to 47.2% in the Democratic primary, advancing to face Republican Mark Baisley in the general election.

    ↳ John Hickenlooper (D) – Colorado Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Cobalt Advocates organization
  Campaign archive lists endorsement announcement on August 25, 2026; no individual date confirmed in the sources reviewed. cobaltadvocates.org
• Gavin Newsom official
  Governor of California; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Mark Kelly official
  U.S. senator; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Jon Ossoff official
  U.S. senator; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Michael Bennet official
  Colorado member of Congress; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Jason Crow official
  Colorado member of Congress; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Brittany Pettersen official
  Colorado member of Congress; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• Joe Neguse official
  Colorado member of Congress; listed as endorser on campaign page with no individual date given. hickenlooper.com
• National Education Association/Colorado Education Association union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• Pete Buttigieg official
  Former U.S. secretary of transportation; listed as endorser on campaign page with no date given. hickenlooper.com
• American Federation of Government Employees union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• Pipefitters Local 208 union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• SMART Local Union 9 union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• Colorado Professional Fire Fighters union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• Western States Carpenters union
  Listed as endorser on campaign page; no date given. hickenlooper.com
• Elizabeth Warren official
  U.S. senator from Massachusetts; endorsed Hickenlooper in June 2026, reported by Colorado Politics on June 12. coloradopolitics.com · Jun 12, 2026
• Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance organization
  Endorsed Hickenlooper; covered by Colorado Politics alongside Warren's endorsement on June 12, 2026. coloradopolitics.com · Jun 12, 2026
• John Salazar official
  Former U.S. representative; campaign announced endorsement May 1, 2026. Announcement also names Ken Salazar and Arnold Salazar among San Luis Valley supporters. hickenlooper.com · May 1, 2026
• AFSCME union
  Campaign announced endorsement April 30, 2026. hickenlooper.com · Apr 30, 2026
• Reproductive Freedom for All organization
  Announced March 11, 2026. hickenlooper.com · Mar 11, 2026
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
  Announced February 10, 2026. hickenlooper.com · Feb 10, 2026
• Brady PAC organization
  Announced January 15, 2026. hickenlooper.com · Jan 15, 2026
• GIFFORDS PAC organization
  Also endorsed Hickenlooper; mentioned in the Brady PAC campaign announcement of January 15, 2026. hickenlooper.com · Jan 15, 2026
• Let America Vote organization
  Announced alongside End Citizens United on November 20, 2025. hickenlooper.com · Nov 20, 2025
• End Citizens United organization
  Announced alongside Let America Vote on November 20, 2025. hickenlooper.com · Nov 20, 2025
• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
  Announced October 20, 2025. hickenlooper.com · Oct 20, 2025

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Raised

$10.29M

Spent

$9.84M

Cash on hand

$2.08M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S0CO00575(opens in a new tab)