Updated Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
Senate · 3 November 2026

Colorado Senate 2026

98.8% DJohn Hickenlooper leads TruthIndex™Safe D
Polymarket
98.8%
Kalshi
98.8%
Spread
0.5 pts
24h
–
7 days
+0.6
Updated
Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
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Recent coverage for Colorado Senate.

  1. Colorado Senate District 4 Candidate Bio: Teddy Collins | Local News

    With the Nov. 3 election less than a month away, the Herald Democrat sent questionnaires to candidates running for contested offices.

    Leadville Herald-DemocratBaisley
  2. MAGA Senate nominee rocked on live TV as fed-up moderator torches him on election 'lies'

    Dan has covered major breaking stories such as mass shootings and wildfires in California, and overseen teams that covered George Santos and the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

    Raw StoryBaisley
  3. Do No Harm? "Hold My Beer," Says Mark Baisley

    In fact, State Sen. Mark Baisleyproved this week that he can still be a problem…for Republicans.

    coloradopols.comBaisley
  4. Sen. John Hickenlooper, GOP nom Mark Baisley face off in Senate debate

    Despite that closer-than-expected race, Hickenlooper is heavily favored to cruise past Baisley in the Nov. 3 election.

    Denver PostBaisleyHickenlooper
  5. Colorado GOP Senate candidate Mark Baisley defends Trump's war on Iran
    AxiosBaisley
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  1. Hickenlooper debates Trump, healthcare with GOP challenger Baisley

    A fixture in Colorado politics for more than two decades, Hickenlooper faces a challenge from Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley as he seeks a second six-year Senate term, which he has said will be his last.

    Colorado NewslineHickenlooperBaisley
  2. Hickenlooper wants to expand Pell Grants but has no specific plan to pay for it

    The general election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. The incumbent, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) faces state Sen. Mark Baisley (R) in the race for senate

    9News KUSA-TVHickenlooper
  3. Hickenlooper regrets supporting Trump’s cabinet picks, says they made damage to Colorado worse

    The general election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. The incumbent, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) faces state Sen. Mark Baisley (R) in the race for senate

    9News KUSA-TVHickenlooper
  4. Baisley on the Republican Party's responsibility for cost of living in Colorado

    The general election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. The incumbent, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) faces state Sen. Mark Baisley (R) in the race for senate

    9News KUSA-TVHickenlooper
  5. Hickenlooper says Trump is to blame for rising cost of living in Colorado

    The general election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. The incumbent, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) faces state Sen. Mark Baisley (R) in the race for senate

    9News KUSA-TVHickenlooper
  6. Hickenlooper, Baisley face off in U.S. Senate debate hosted by 9NEWS

    John Hickenlooper (incumbent) and challenger Mark Baisley debated Colorado’s U.S. Senate race on 9NEWS, with Hickenlooper facing Baisley in a live debate hosted by 9NEWS.

    9News KUSA-TVBaisley
  7. What's on your 2026 Colorado ballot: All nine federal races

    The article notes Mark Baisley as the Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate in District 4 (Chaffee, Custer, Douglas, Fremont, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Teller).

    rockymountainvoice.comBaisley
  8. Hickenlooper, Baisley clash on affordability, health care and Iran war in 9NEWS Senate debate

    Background: Colorado State Senator representing the 4th Senate District (parts of Douglas, Chaffee, and Fremont counties); former state representative (2019–2023).

    9News KUSA-TVBaisley

John Hickenlooper, last 60 days

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OutcomeTruthIndex™PolymarketKalshiSpread24h
DJohn Hickenlooper 98.8% 98.8% 98.8% 0.0 pts –
RMark Baisley 0.9% 1.3% 0.8% 0.5 pts –

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Candidates & Background

John Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper

Democratic United States Senator from Colorado (since 2021)

Democratic U.S. senator from Colorado since 2021, former governor and Denver mayor, seeking a second Senate term against Republican Mark Baisley in 2026.

Born 1952 · Narberth, Pennsylvania
Mark Baisley

Mark Baisley

Republican Member of the Colorado Senate from the 4th district (since 2023)

Mark Baisley is a Republican member of the Colorado Senate and his party's nominee against Democratic incumbent John Hickenlooper in Colorado's 2026 U.S. Senate election.

Born 1955

Margin of victory

Each venue's margin market, shown on its own: the two venues set their ranges differently.

Kalshi6.4K contracts

Colorado Senate margin of victory

Hickenlooper, 8+ pts
94.5%
implied
Hickenlooper, 10+ pts
96.7%
Hickenlooper, 12+ pts
95.8%
Hickenlooper, 14+ pts
93.8%
Hickenlooper, 16+ pts
86.0%
Hickenlooper, 18+ pts
80.0%
Hickenlooper, 20+ pts
77.0%
Hickenlooper, 22+ pts
68.0%
Hickenlooper, 24+ pts
57.0%
Hickenlooper, 26+ pts
47.0%
Hickenlooper, 28+ pts
37.0%
Hickenlooper, 30+ pts
27.0%
Hickenlooper, 32+ pts
18.5%
Hickenlooper, 34+ pts
11.6%
Hickenlooper, 36+ pts
6.8%
Source: Kalshi market

Polymarket$9.7K traded

Colorado Senate Election Margin of Victory

Baisley Wins
2.8%
Hickenlooper 0-5%
3.9%
Hickenlooper 5-10%
5.7%
Hickenlooper 10-15%
7.2%
Hickenlooper 15-20%
17.0%
Hickenlooper 20-25%
19.5%
Hickenlooper 25-30%
23.5%
Hickenlooper 30%+
24.5%
Source: Polymarket market

Each venue's market

Polymarket$51.5K traded

Prices which party wins.

John Hickenlooper: Counted · bid 98.3% / ask 99.4% · $2.0K within 5 pts

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Colorado U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs. A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date. Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party. The candidates may be named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.

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Kalshi33.2K contracts traded

Prices which party wins.

John Hickenlooper: Counted · bid 98.1% / ask 99.6% · $23.3K within 5 pts

Contract shown: John Hickenlooper

If a representative of the Democratic party is sworn in as a Senator of Colorado for the term beginning in 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.

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