State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer Announces Run for Colorado Governor

Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer enters 2026 Colorado governor race

Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Weld County Republican, announced her 2026 run for Colorado governor on Sept. 9, 2025, in Fort Lupton. (Photo by Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer announced her 2026 run for governor Tuesday.  Kirkmeyer, a 66-year-old Weld County Republican, currently serves on the powerful Joint Budget Committee in the Colorado Legislature. She ran to represent Colorado’s 8th Congress…

State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer announces run for Colorado governor

Kirkmeyer has a long career in public service, where she served as Weld County commissioner, DOLA director and state senator.

State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer enters 2026 Colorado governor race

State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer enters 2026 Colorado governor race kcpnews2 Wed, 09/10/2025 - 06:07 Image (Colorado Newsline) Colorado state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer announced her 2026 run for governor Tuesday.Kirkmeyer, a 66-year-old Weld County Republican, currently serves on the powerful Joint Budget Committee in the Colorado Legislature. She ran to represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in 2022.“Colorado is ready for a new direct…

Republican State Sen. Kirkmeyer Enters 2026 Colorado Race for Governor – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

“Colorado is ready for a new direction ... It's ready to chart a new path. It's ready for a common sense conservative leader..."