Overview
Poliscope ↗$8.12M
Raised this cycle
$510K
Outside support
$0
Outside opposition
10%
Small-dollar share
28%
In-state share
13
Flags
John W. Hickenlooper is a Democratic Senator from CO. Hickenlooper's campaign has raised $8.1 million from 4,023 donors. Funding includes 9.9% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 17.5% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include Legal Services, Finance & Investment, Real Estate. Campaign committees include HICKENLOOPER FOR COLORADO.
Backed by Andreessen & Horowitz
- Marc Andreessen gave $6,600 (2024)
- Ben Horowitz gave $6,600 (2024)
Backed by Deborah Simon
- Deborah Simon gave $12,000 (2026)
Backed by Reid Hoffman
- Reid Hoffman gave $7,000 (2026)
Backed by End Citizens United
- End Citizens United gave $2,500 (2026)
Backed by 314 Action
- 314 Action Fund gave $7,500 (2026)
Finance & investment money
- Finance & Investment is the candidate's #2 donor sector ($290K from individual donors)
Real estate money
- Real Estate is the candidate's #3 donor sector ($176K from individual donors)
Gambling industry money
- American Gaming Association PAC gave $1,500 (2026)
Union PAC money
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $7,500 (2026)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $3,000 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2026)
- UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- NALC PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $5,000 (2026)
Realtors PAC money
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
Traded stocks in office
- 107 STOCK Act trades disclosed
Trades overlapping lobbying
- 17 trades in companies lobbying Congress the same year
Mostly out-of-state money
- 72% of itemized money from out of state
Money
Poliscope ↗$8.12M
Total raised
2026 cycle
$5.81M
From individuals
$1.30M unitemized
$896K
From PACs
4,023
Donors
avg $247
43%
Large-donor share
By election cycle
- 2020 30,111 donors$44.2M
- 2022 894 donors$1.01M
- 2024 1,056 donors$1.16M
- 2026 4,222 donors$8.12M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 14,957 gifts · 9%$402K
- $200-$499 938 gifts · 5%$233K
- $500-$999 854 gifts · 10%$435K
- $1,000-$2,899 837 gifts · 26%$1.17M
- $2,900+ 659 gifts · 51%$2.31M
Top donor industries and employers
- Legal Services 500 gifts$335K
- Finance & Investment 381 gifts$290K
- Real Estate 455 gifts$176K
- Health Care & Pharmaceuticals 549 gifts$117K
- Education 566 gifts$65K
- Technology & Internet 172 gifts$43K
- Communications & Media 89 gifts$39K
- Nonprofits & Advocacy 22 gifts$28K
- Construction 161 gifts$23K
- Energy & Natural Resources 9 gifts$16K
- Defense & Aerospace 76 gifts$16K
- Transportation 33 gifts$15K
- Insurance 27 gifts$14K
- Hospitality & Entertainment 27 gifts$12K
- Business & Professional Services 47 gifts$10K
Top contributors
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS, MELONY | individual | CO | $14,000 | — | 3 |
| JONES, ALAN | individual | NY | $14,000 | — | 4 |
| SIMON, DEBORAH | individual | IN | $12,000 | — | 4 |
| POLLACK, CINTRA POLLACK | individual | CO | $7,600 | — | 3 |
| HAN, ANNE | individual | CO | $7,171 | — | 275 |
| MCCARTHY, PETER | individual | NM | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PARKER, ALEXANDRA | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PERLMAN, EZRA | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| KENDRICK, MICHAEL | individual | CO | $7,000 | — | 4 |
| WALKER, KENT | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ZIMLICH, JOE | individual | CO | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BENTON, DANIEL | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BENNET, MICHAEL | individual | CO | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MARX, LAWRENCE | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSCC | DC | $62,000 | 1 |
| LOBO PAC | NM | $10,000 | 2 |
| NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCTAPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| EDUCATE AND INNOVATE PAC | MA | $10,000 | 2 |
| DEFEND THE DREAM | CA | $10,000 | 4 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| GRANITE VALUES PAC | NH | $10,000 | 2 |
| MODERATE DEMOCRATS PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| HEALTH JOBS JUSTICE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| GIDDY UP PAC | CO | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| VICTORY NOW PAC | MD | $10,000 | 2 |
| PURPOSE PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| PEOPLE'S VOICE PAC | WI | $10,000 | 2 |
| FOLLOW THE NORTH STAR FUND | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
Where the money comes from
- CO 28% · home state$1.26M
- NY 13%$594K
- CA 12%$530K
- MA 6%$254K
- TX 5%$247K
- IL 5%$216K
- FL 4%$170K
- PA 3%$123K
- CT 3%$121K
- DC 2%$110K
- WA 2%$108K
- MD 2%$108K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON SENSE ACTION FUND C00928259 | Support | $300K 3 filings | — | |
| OUR FUTURE COLORADO C00952267 | Support | $195K 3 filings | — | |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $15K 3 filings | — |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗0 roll calls on record: 0 yea, 0 nay, 0 not voting.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2398 | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act | cosponsor | Health | Aug 10, 2026 | — |
| 843 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve. | cosponsor | Health | Aug 7, 2026 | — |
| 844 | A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States. | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Aug 7, 2026 | — |
| 4189 | INSULIN Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Aug 7, 2026 | — |
| 5360 | A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Aug 7, 2026 | — |
| 5300 | Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Armed Forces and National Security | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5327 | Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act | cosponsor | Health | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5339 | Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act | cosponsor | Foreign Trade and International Finance | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5332 | Cooperative Institute Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 841 | A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union. | cosponsor | International Affairs | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 837 | A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week". | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5310 | A bill to support the development of the robotics industry in the United States, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5283 | Momnibus Act | cosponsor | Health | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 4689 | READ Act | cosponsor | Education | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 5290 | Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HICKENLOOPER FOR COLORADO | C00716720 | S / P | principal | $32.6M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | class | party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-03 | 202-224-3115 | https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov | sen | 2 | Democrat |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | SIRI SiriusXM Holdings Inc. - Common Stock | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | spouse | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBER Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ETN Eaton Corporation, PLC Ordinary Shares | purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | self | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | TJX TJX Companies, Inc. (The) Common Stock | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | self | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | LOW Lowe's Companies, Inc. Common Stock | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | self | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | FWONK Liberty Media Formula One Sr C | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | spouse | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | FWONK Liberty Media Formula One Sr C | sale_partial | $15,001 - $50,000 | spouse | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | PANW Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Common Stock | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | PEP PepsiCo, Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | INTU Intuit Inc. - Common Stock | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | self | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | spouse | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. - Class A Common Stock | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | Child | May 5, 2026 |
| May 19, 2025 | LBRDK Liberty Broadband Corporation - Class C Common Stock | sale_full | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | spouse | May 5, 2026 |
| May 19, 2025 | LBRDK Liberty Broadband Corporation - Class C Common Sto | purchase | $250,001 - $500,000 | spouse | Jun 13, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | FWONK Liberty Media Formula One Sr C | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | spouse | May 26, 2025 |
Trades in companies that lobbied Congress the same year
An association signal from Poliscope, not evidence of wrongdoing.
| Traded | Company | Type | Amount | Lobbying filings | Lobbying spend | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBER UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | 40 | $15.0M | Health Issues, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Roads/Highway, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign), Transportation, |
| Sep 2, 2025 | PEP PEPSICO INC | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | 32 | $38.5M | Agriculture, Disaster Planning/Emergencies, Environment/Superfund, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Fuel/Gas/Oil, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign), Transportation |
| Sep 2, 2025 | PANW PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. | purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 | 53 | $13.8M | Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Defense, Foreign Relations, Homeland Security, Science/Technology, |
| Jun 12, 2025 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | 33 | $3.95M | Accounting, Agriculture, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Immigration, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | 28 | $4.25M | Agriculture, Banking, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Immigration, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, |
| Dec 13, 2023 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | 22 | $3.30M | Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Immigration, |
| May 26, 2023 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | 22 | $3.30M | Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Immigration, |
| May 10, 2023 | INTC INTEL CORP | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | 16 | $800K | Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Manufacturing, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| May 19, 2022 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $50,001 - $100,000 | 29 | $3.92M | Agriculture, Disaster Planning/Emergencies, Environment/Superfund, Immigration, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation |
| Nov 1, 2021 | MSFT MICROSOFT CORP | sale_full | $250,001 - $500,000 | 62 | $3.45M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Computer Industry, Education, Environment/Superfund, Homeland Security, Immigration, Intelligence, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Railroads |
| Oct 29, 2021 | AAPL APPLE INC. | sale_full | $250,001 - $500,000 | 118 | $98.3M | Banking, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Education, Environment/Superfund, Health Issues, Immigration, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace |
| Oct 29, 2021 | AMZN AMAZON.COM, INC. | sale_full | $250,001 - $500,000 | 27 | $1.20M | Agriculture, Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Environment/Superfund, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Small Business, Trade (domestic/foreign), Transportation, |
| Oct 28, 2021 | CVX CHEVRON CORP | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | 3 | $0 | Trade (domestic/foreign), |
| Jul 30, 2021 | PINS PINTEREST, INC. | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | 4 | $160K | Computer Industry |
| Jul 27, 2021 | SNAP SNAP INC. | sale_partial | $15,001 - $50,000 | 14 | $760K | Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| May 19, 2021 | CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | sale_partial | $100,001 - $250,000 | 22 | $936K | Advertising, Agriculture, Animals, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Disaster Planning/Emergencies, Environment/Superfund, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Health Issues, Immigration, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace |
| May 4, 2021 | PTON PELOTON INTERACTIVE, INC. | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | 54 | $2.08M | Budget/Appropriations, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Health Issues, Manufacturing, Sports/Athletics, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign) |
Gifts & travel
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
17 stock trades overlapped with lobbying by the same company in the same year. See stock trades.
Top donor industries: Legal Services, Finance & Investment, Real Estate, Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Education. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Senate | CO | — | S0CO00575 | $8.12M |
| 2024 | Senate | CO | — | S0CO00575 | $1.16M |
| 2022 | Senate | CO | — | S0CO00575 | $1.01M |
| 2020 | Senate | CO | — | S0CO00575 | $44.2M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Sep 11, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.