Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary upset
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John Frank
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for Colorado governor, a surprise upset reflecting voter frustration with Washington establishment figures. Weiser led 55% to 45% in early returns, and with Democrats dominating statewide elections for over a decade, he enters the November general election as the early favorite.
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· 3 pulledColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.
The primary was a test of Democrats' appetite for establishment experience versus a more combative state-focused posture.
Weiser led Bennet 55% to 45%, according to early returns posted by the Secretary of State's Office.
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