John W. Hickenlooper is the Democrat U.S. Senator from Colorado, in office since 2021.
Current term began January 3, 2021.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
John W. Hickenlooper holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Colorado choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
John W. Hickenlooper is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Mark Baisley, Republican
- John Hickenlooper, Democratic Incumbent
- Bob Chew, Forward
- Christopher Baum, Approval Voting
- Blake Huber, Libertarian
- Adam Withrow, Unity
Source: Colorado Secretary of State, 2026 general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Colorado
John W. Hickenlooper is one of two U.S. Senators for Colorado, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Colorado congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is John W. Hickenlooper next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Colorado takes part in that race.
What committees does John W. Hickenlooper serve on?
John W. Hickenlooper serves on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
How do I contact John W. Hickenlooper?
You can reach the office of John W. Hickenlooper by phone at 202-224-5941 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.