Phil Weiser
Colorado Attorney General · Democratic · Colorado
Phil Weiser is Colorado’s two-term attorney general and a former law-school dean, running as a leading Democrat in Colorado’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Sep 6, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A statewide executive and former legal scholar with a consumer-protection and rule-of-law record and establishment support.
Recent Action
Entered Colorado’s open 2026 gubernatorial race as Gov. Jared Polis reached his term limit.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs clean-energy investment and climate action.
Healthcare—Supports3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and lowering costs.
Second Amendment—Supports4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and firearm-safety measures; defended state gun laws.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion-access protections; defended reproductive-rights laws as attorney general.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes diplomacy and congressional authorization; no clear position on the 2025 strikes.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.