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Karen Breslin
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Colorado
Colorado Democratic Senate nominee?
$619.0K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Colorado Democratic Senate nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$619.0KJUL 1, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationColorado
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationB.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Notable personal detailsKaren Breslin is a Colorado attorney and political science professor who has run for office as a Democrat. She has taught courses related to law and the environment and has worked as a senior policy advisor within the National Park Service. Her professional background also includes private legal practice focused on environmental and animal-rights matters and prior work as a reporter covering energy and campaign-finance issues.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the very wealthy and financial transactions, proposes a wealth tax similar to Elizabeth Warren’s 2% on fortunes over $50 million, and backs expanded social programs including Medicare for All, a $15 minimum wage, and permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and major public health expansion to reduce healthcare expenses for working families. Prioritizes broader access to care and reducing the burden of health care costs on lower-income Americans.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a prompt path to citizenship, an accelerated path for DACA and TPS recipients, ending routine detentions for non-risk detainees, and ensuring immigration policy respects due process and asylum protections under U.S. and international human rights law.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad reproductive rights, opposes fetal personhood and "life at conception" legislation, supports repeal of the Hyde Amendment, and supports the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports legislative and policy measures to reduce carbon emissions, protect natural landscapes and biodiversity, and incentivize carbon reduction and pollution controls. Emphasizes protecting the environment and public health through federal action and targeted environmental protections. No explicit endorsement of Green New Deal–style wholesale fossil-fuel phase-out is stated in the cited materials.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Karen Breslin is in the news as a Democratic candidate in a crowded primary for the Massachusetts Sixth District seat. The race is being shaped by local issues like affordability, healthcare, and immigration, along with how strongly candidates can raise money and build support. More broadly, the contest is part of a larger Democratic push to win back seats and sharpen its message ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Articles
BDBoulder Daily Camera7 months ago
Three Democrats vie for the chance to take on U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans
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SPSt. Paul Pioneer Press3 months ago
David M. Drucker: Democrats need a better message for Hispanic voters
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TBThe Boston Globe6 months ago
Democratic primary for Moulton seat tests insider appetite
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NNewsweek6 months ago
DHS Shutdown Could Come Back to Bite Democrats
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Latest Polls
Colorado Democratic Senate nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$41.8K
$31.4K
$20.9K
$10.5K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$41.8K
$164.40
$41.8K
$2.0K
Cycle 2026
$7.0K
$164.40
$7.0K
$7.0K
Source: FEC
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