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Gov. Thomas Wright

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Democrat · Governor of Colorado · 2nd term

Influence Score 88.5 ↓ 0.8
Total Raised $6.2M
Cycle 2026
auto_awesome Summary

Term-limited governor with consistent positions across both terms. Predictable on public-lands, education, and renewables. Frequently cited as a model by other Western Democratic governors. Slight score dip reflects reduced bill-signing activity in the lame-duck phase, not a position shift.

Endorsement Timeline

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Sierra Club

Apr 2026 · Renewed

school

National Education Association

Mar 2026

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Outdoor Industry Association

Feb 2026

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Colorado Education Association

Jan 2026

Contribution Heatmap

Geographic Origin

Front Range corridor + West Coast bump.

Top Donor Sectors

Outdoor Industry$1.6M
Renewable Energy$1.3M
Education$880K
Cannabis Industry$540K

Lobbyist Issue Alignment

Q1 2026 UPDATE
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Public Lands

95%

Signed protection for 400k acres in 2024; vetoes development bills.

solar_power

Renewable Energy

90%

Set 100%-by-2040 RPS; supportive of transmission siting reform.

school

Public Education

85%

Increased per-pupil funding two budgets running.

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Water Rights

68%

Pragmatic on Colorado River compact; balances ag and urban interests.

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Housing Density

62%

Signed 2023 zoning-preemption bill; quieter on accessory-dwelling rules.

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Oil & Gas Permits

28%

Strict on setbacks; allows existing leases to run their course.