Democrat Phil Weiser names Jeffco Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper as his gubernatorial running mate

Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee for Colorado governor, has chosen Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper as his running mate for lieutenant governor. This partnership aims to bolster Weiser's campaign against Republican Victor Marx, who is vying for the seat left vacant by term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. With Dahlkemper's local government experience and bipartisan appeal, Weiser hopes to appeal to a broad voter base in this crucial election. The choice underscores Weiser's strategy to leverage local governance expertise and build a coalition across party lines.