Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser, Colorado’s term-limited attorney general, plans to report that his campaign raised more than $1 million in the second quarter, pushing his total fundraising for the year past $3 million, his campaign said Wednesday.

Weiser is facing U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in next year’s Democratic primary for the office held by Gov. Jared Polis, a term-limited Democrat.

Weiser’s campaign plans to report it finished the three-month period ending June 30 with nearly $2.5 million cash on hand.

His campaign said Weiser has received contributions from more than 7,600 individual donors from 56 of Colorado’s 64 counties since its launch at the beginning of January. More than 85% of the campaign’s donations are from Colorado residents, Weiser’s campaign said.

“People from all over Colorado are showing up for our campaign because they know that we’re committed to protecting our rights and freedoms, making life more affordable for all Coloradans, and creating opportunities for our next generation,” Weiser said in a statement.

“Coloradans are looking for a governor who will fight for them at every turn,” he said. “That’s what I’ve been doing as AG, and that’s what I’ll keep doing as governor.”

Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time earlier this year, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has filed more than two dozen lawsuits against the administration and taken part in more than a dozen amicus briefs associated with other lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions.

An internal survey released last month by Bennet’s campaign showed the three-term senator leading Weiser 53% to 22% among likely Democratic primary voters, with 25% undecided.

More than a dozen GOP candidates have declared candidacies for the office, which has only been occupied by a Republican once in the last 50 years. Among the Republicans running are former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, state Sen. Mark Baisley, state Rep. Scott Bottoms, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell and former congressional candidate Joshua Griffin.

Campaign finance reports for state-level positions are due to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office by July 15. Weiser was the first major candidate in the governor’s race to release his fundraising totals for the second quarter.

Colorado’s major political parties nominate candidates to the primary ballot next spring. Primary ballots are due back to county clerks by June 30, 2026.