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Weiser wins Democratic governor primary — and other results from Tuesday’s primary

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor. A former law professor at CU Boulder, Weiser’s mother was born in Buchenwald two days after it was liberated. In a state that has only had one Republican governor in a decades-long span, the Democratic candidate is considered the presumptive winner in the November general election.

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Jacob Wiese
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Former Boulderite killed in military training accident

In a solemn moment, US Army Commander Chris Countouriotis rose from his seat at the Boulder JCC and summed up the life of former Boulder resident Jacob Wiese. “He set an example for all of us to follow,” said Countouriotis. “Humility, passion, confidence, and an unwavering trust with adaptability and commitment.”

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L-r: DA Michael Allen faces retired Army JAG David Willson in the Republican Primary for Attorney General, June 30, 2026.
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Colorado AG Republican Primary: Michael Allen

Ahead of Colorado’s primary elections, June 30, the IJN spoke with two Republican candidates for Attorney General: Michael Allen and David Willson. Michael Allen has been the District Attorney of Colorado’s 4th Judicial District since 2020. He is a Navy veteran.

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L-r: DA Michael Allen faces retired Army JAG David Willson in the Republican Primary for Attorney General, June 30, 2026.
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Colorado AG Republican Primary: David Willson

Ahead of Colorado’s primary elections, June 30, the IJN spoke with two Republican candidates for Attorney General: Michael Allen and David Willson. David Willson is a retired Army Judge Advocate who has practiced across many areas of the law.

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Advocates for Israel, the US and freedom in Iran oppo- site the State Capitol, Sunday, June 14, protesting an appearance of Hasan Piker at a political rally. Piker did not appear, citing security concerns. (Courtesy)
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In Denver, counterprotest against Hasan Piker’s supporters

When news broke last week that local progressive candidates had invited Hasan Piker to a Sunday, June 14 rally to be held at ReelTracks Denver, a number of area Jews responded, organizing what they called a silent solidarity gathering.

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Susan Rona, Mountain States ADL regional director (Steve Mark)
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ADL files civil rights suit in Boulder

ADL has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the US Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging that a Jewish student was subjected to persistent, escalating and severe anti-Semitic harassment and assault while enrolled in the Boulder Valley School District.

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Labor Attorney David Seligman faces Jena Griswold (top right) and Michael Dougherty (top left) in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General, June 30, 2026.
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Colorado AG Democratic Primary: David Seligman

Ahead of Colorado’s primary elections, June 30, the IJN spoke with three Democratic candidates for Attorney General. David Seligman is a labor attorney and executive director of Towards Justice, a nonprofit law firm. He is a former president of Cong. Rodef Shalom.

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Boulder DA Michael Dougherty faces David Seligman (top right) and Jena Griswold (bottom right) in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General, June 30, 2026.
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Colorado AG Democratic Primary: Michael Dougherty

Ahead of Colorado’s primary elections, June 30, the IJN spoke with three Democratic candidates for Attorney General. Michael Dougherty has worked in the Colorado and Manhattan AG office. He is Boulder County District Attorney. He prosecuted the Boulder firebomber of June 1, 2025.

Shana Goldberg
Colorado Sec. of State Jena Griswold faces Michael Dougherty (top right) and David Seligman (bottom right) in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General, June 30, 2026.
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Colorado AG Democratic Primary: Jena Griswold

Ahead of Colorado’s primary elections, June 30, the IJN spoke with three Democratic candidates for Attorney General. Jena Griswold was elected Secretary of State for Colorado in 2018 and reelected in 2020. Much of her work has focused on elections and voter registration.

Shana Goldberg
A photo of Andie Goldberg — killed in the intersection of S. Franklin and Belleview in 2024 — and of her husband, Gerry Goldberg — killed in the same intersection in 2026, March 2. Gerry Goldberg had urged Cherry Hills Village to install a traffic light. (Steve Mark)
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Cherry Hills: No to traffic light

Three months since an automobile accident ended Gerry Goldberg’s life, a memorial near the dangerous intersection of East Belleview and South Franklin St. that was heavily populated by flowers and pictures of Goldberg, is now barren, except for a broken power transporter and a few dormant electrical wires.

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Vigil in Boulder, June 4, following the June 1 anti-Semitic attack in that city that targeted Run For Their Lives. (Steve Mark/IJN)
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Painful anniversary: the firebombing in Boulder

Some dates are synonymous with the catastrophic events that took place on those days. Think 9/11. Think Oct. 7. For the Boulder and much of the Colorado Jewish community, there …

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