DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado state Sen. Barbara "Barb" Kirkmeyer is officially launching her gubernatorial bid, hoping to get a seat that Republicans have not secured in almost 20 years.

The 2026 race for Colorado's governor is starting to take shape. Republican Barb Kirkmeyer is joining the list of serious contenders, like democrats Attorney General Phil Weiser and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

"It's time that we have a governor who knows how to govern and lead this state and understand that our best days are ahead of us. I think I am that person. All you have to do is go back and look at my accomplishments and my record as a county commissioner, as a state senator. I've been able to reduce property taxes. I led my county to zero debt. And as a state senator, I had not one, but two bills in

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