SCAN-Endorsed Phil Weiser Wins Colorado Governor’s Race, Voters Approve Amendment 87 

SCAN-Endorsed Phil Weiser Wins Colorado Governor’s Race, Voters Approve Amendment 87 

DENVER (Nov. 5, 2026) — Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), the political voice for kids, applauds the election of Phil Weiser as Colorado’s next governor and the passage of Amendment 87, two victories that will help Colorado build on its investments in children and families. 

SCAN endorsed Weiser for governor because of his commitment to making childcare more affordable and accessible, strengthening early childhood education and protecting programs that help families put food on the table. SCAN also supported Amendment 87, which will generate new revenue for K-12 education, health care, early childhood care and education. 

“On Tuesday, Coloradans sent a clear message that supporting children and families strengthens our state’s future,” said SCAN Colorado State Manager Ana Bustamante. “By electing Phil Weiser and passing Amendment 87, voters have created an opportunity to make real progress on one of the biggest challenges families face: finding affordable, high-quality childcare. We look forward to working with Governor-elect Weiser and state leaders to deliver results for families, strengthen early learning and ensure children have access to the nutritious food they need to grow and thrive.” 

As attorney general, Weiser also challenged federal efforts to freeze or restrict funding for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, school meals and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 

Colorado has already expanded children’s access to nutritious food through its Healthy School Meals for All program, which allows participating public schools to provide free meals to all students. With a new governor and new revenue generated by Amendment 87, Colorado can make high-quality childcare more affordable and accessible to families across the state. 

SCAN served on the steering committee of Protect Colorado’s Future, the coalition supporting Amendment 87, and contributed financially to the ballot measure campaign.  

SCAN’s grassroots campaigns supporting Weiser for Governor and Amendment 87 reached hundreds of thousands of voters through digital ads and a strategic direct voter contact program that included text banking, door knocking, phone calls, and handwritten postcards. 

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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by elected leaders, building support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. 

Learn more about SCAN at savethechildrenactionnetwork.org⁠. 

Media Contact: media@savechildren.org