Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced his bid to be the state’s next governor on Thursday morning, becoming the first Democrat to enter what will likely be a crowded 2026 primary field.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Thursday launched a 2026 campaign for governor, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to jump into what’s expected to be a crowded contest to replace Gov. Jared Polis.

Democrat Phil Weiser is midway through his second term as Attorney General. Over his six years in office he made a name for himself fighting the first Trump administration in court, as well as suing opioid manufacturers and social media companies.