John Hickenlooper
U.S. Senate
Raised · 2026 cycle
$9.9M
Source: FEC
Top PAC industries
Labor Unions · Banking · Food & Beverage
By PAC dollars · Source: FEC
As of July 2026, John Hickenlooper is a Democrat who holds the seat of U.S. Senate in Colorado. Federal Election Commission filings report $9,884,305 in total receipts for the 2026 cycle. The largest identified industry sources of PAC money to the campaign are Labor Unions, Banking, and Food & Beverage. All figures on this page are drawn from primary sources — FEC filings, congressional records, and STOCK Act disclosures — and link back to them.
Data last updated April 2026.
John Hickenlooper is a geologist-turned-brewpub-owner who entered politics as Mayor of Denver, then served two terms as Governor of Colorado before winning a Senate seat in 2020. A moderate Democrat known for bipartisan outreach and a pragmatic, business-friendly approach, he has been a consistent voice for centrist deal-making in the Senate. Colorado's shifting demographics make his 2026 race a potential competitive target.
Energy & Climate
Balance clean energy transition with Colorado's oil and gas economy
- Supported the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy investments
- Backed methane emission regulations while working with Colorado energy producers
- Advocated for Colorado water rights and drought mitigation funding
Economy & Innovation
Support small business, tech sector, and Colorado's aerospace industry
- Secured federal investment in Colorado aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Backed CHIPS Act funding for semiconductor supply chains
- Pushed for broadband expansion in rural Colorado communities
Public Lands
Protect Colorado's outdoor economy while enabling responsible resource development
- Supported legislation protecting Colorado wilderness and recreation areas
- Worked on bipartisan conservation legislation for Rocky Mountain habitats
- Advocated for wildfire prevention and forest management funding
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
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Individual donors make up 74% of fundraising, with the remainder from PACs and party committees.
$9.9M
Total raised
$8.6M
Total spent
$3.0M
Cash on hand
Where the money comes from
Reflects money received by the campaign committee itself. “Loans and other receipts” covers candidate or bank loans, offsets to operating expenditures, interest and other non-contribution receipts reported to the FEC. Independent expenditures by super PACs are not included.
Totals through 2026-06-10 · Source: FEC