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John Hickenlooper
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John Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper

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Senate · CO · Since 2021
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
98%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided
Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Takes a balanced approach supporting both Colorado's oil and gas industry and clean energy transition.

Expanded Medicaid as Colorado governor; supports strengthening the ACA and lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports clean energy investment and climate action; worked with the oil and gas industry on methane regulations as governor.

As governor, signed a repeal of the death penalty; supports criminal justice reform and addressing racial disparities.

Supports multilateral diplomacy, strengthening alliances, and international cooperation.

Supports responsible AI regulation and data privacy protections; represents Colorado's growing tech sector.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare from cuts.

Signed gun control legislation as governor after the Aurora theater shooting; supports universal background checks and red flag laws.

Supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and investment in Colorado's transportation and broadband.

Supports expanding affordable housing to address Colorado's rising cost of living.

As former governor and small business owner (brewpub founder), supports bipartisan economic policies and entrepreneurship.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with both border security and a path to citizenship.

Supports targeted student debt relief, workforce development, and career and technical education.

Supports strong defense and Colorado's military installations including the Air Force Academy, NORAD, and Space Command.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
3 of 3 votes match stated positions

Election History

2020CO Senate
Won
53.5%3,100,000 votes
vs.Cory Gardner(R)44.2%