Jeff Bridges wins Democratic nomination in Colorado treasurer's race

• His two rivals, John Mikos and state Rep. Brianna Titone, failed to reach the 30% benchmark to qualify for the primary election ballot.

Zoom in: Bridges, a legislative budget writer, said the task ahead is "too urgent to learn on the job" and pledged to use the treasurer's office to fight back against President Trump and the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. "I don't just talk about change, I make it," he said.

• Titone, a state representative from Arvada, said she will bring "accountability and integrity" to the office and cast her opponent Bridges as "another Bennet and Hickenlooper," referring to Colorado's two middle-ground U.S. senators.
• Mikos emphasized his private sector management experience and supported creating a public banking system.

What's next: Without a primary, Bridges can save campaign cash and turn his attention to the November general election.