Dick Wadhams breaks down statewide races, U.S. House races on Weekend Recap with Chris Rourke

Dick Wadhams, former Colorado GOP chair and longtime Republican party consultant, joins Chris Rourke and Ryan for a full hour breakdown of the following 2026 races in Colorado: Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House districts 3, 4, and 8, as well as the impact of the Tina Peters issue for Republican candidates running for those offices.

In the governor's race, Dick reflects on the Democratic showdown between Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and state attorney General Phil Weiser, as well as the dynamic in the crowded Republican field which includes Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, Rep. Scott Bottoms, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell, and Victor Marx.

In the U.S. Senate race, will Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have a tougher time fending off a primary challenge on his left flank from the 'Senadora' Julie Gonzalez than he will in a general election against potential Republican opponent Sen. Mark Baisley?

We know Rep. Jeff Hurd (CO-3) and Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-8) have insurgent primary opponents in the form of Hope Scheppelman and Adam DeRito, respectively. Will either of those races tap enough resources to damage the incumbents in their general election races?

Also, might a primary challenge be brewing for Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-4) in the form of Douglas County commissioner Abe Laydon? And who will be a tougher Democrat opponent for the Congresswoman - Trisha Calvarese or Eileen Laubacher?