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 Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A statewide executive and former legal scholar with a consumer-protection and rule-of-law record and establishment support.
Core Strength
Statewide executive experience, legal and policy depth, and a strong Democratic base.
Core Weakness
A technocratic profile in a race where rivals compete for the same lane.
Recent Action
Entered Colorado’s open 2026 gubernatorial race as Gov. Jared Polis reached his term limit.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $45M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
State consumer-protection and law-enforcement settlements directed during his tenure (absolute).
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.