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Democrat John Hickenlooper wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Colorado

Nov 3, 2026, 6:00 PM

Democrat John Hickenlooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Colorado, defeating Republican Mark Baisley. Hickenlooper’s victory secures himself a second term in the Senate. He previously served as Colorado’s governor. Baisley is a state senator and former state representative. The Associated Press declared Hickenlooper the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST.

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