Is Peyton Manning running for lieutenant governor in Colorado?
No.
No credible source has reported that retired Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is campaigning to serve as lieutenant governor in Colorado.
State records show Manning, who owns a home and other property in Colorado, has not filed a notice of candidacy for any state office. Gubernatorial candidates typically select their running mates for lieutenant governor after the primaries, which are set for June 2026.
Manning, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts in 2008 and the Broncos in 2016, has donated to prominent Republicans including former presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush. His Colorado ties include an ownership stake in Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, and he’s appeared on stage at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison.
On Oct. 28, Manning announced the premier date for the fifth season of “Peyton’s Places,” his documentary series on football history.
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