Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper John HickenlooperThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' Cook Political Report shifts Colorado Senate race toward Democrat Willie Nelson playing at virtual fundraiser for Hickenlooper MORE asked an unlikely person to support his long-shot candidacy: White House adviser Ivanka Trump Ivana (Ivanka) Marie TrumpThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump stokes fears over November election outcome Special counsel investigating DeVos for potential Hatch Act violation: report Trump, Biden vie for Minnesota MORE.

The former governor of Colorado tweeted at the president's daughter and asked if he can "count on" her support after she tweeted about the "Colorado success story."

Trump tweeted that "since the election," Colorado has seen an increase in average hourly earnings, the creation of 143,900 new jobs and an uptick in the labor force participation rate.

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"Let's keep winning Colorado!" she tweeted.

"Hey @IvankaTrump, I'm running for president on our economic success in Colorado. Can I count on your support?" Hickenlooper quipped back.

Hey @IvankaTrump I'm running for president on our economic success in Colorado. Can I count on your support? — John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) July 22, 2019

Hickenlooper is one of more than two dozen Democrats seeking the party's nomination to take on President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE in 2020.

His bid for the presidency has not gained much traction in the crowded field.

He is, however, seen as a stronger candidate for a Senate seat. Hickenlooper said he does not plan to drop out of the primary to seek a spot in the Senate.