Colorado Republican Primary Upset Elects Victor Marx as Governor Nominee

Colorado Republican primary Victor Marx governor nomination high turnout

Turnout in Colorado's June 30 primary rose to roughly 35.9%, with about 1.5 million voters casting ballots – a rise of 10 percentage points from 2024. The primary featured competitive Democratic contests for the U.S. Senate seat and Denver's 1st Congressional District, while Republican voters selected a surprise nominee for governor.

Victor Marx, a little‑known candidate backed by Rep. Lauren Boebert, narrowly defeated state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer to win the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Marx's campaign has drawn scrutiny over unverified claims of rescuing tens of thousands of women and children and allegedly boasting about personal killings. Party officials and activists warn the upset could jeopardize Republican prospects in the upcoming general election.

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