Hope Scheppelman
Coverage of Hope Scheppelman in the Nexus archive.
- Hurd win renomination in GOP primary after Trump endorsement reveral
Rep. Jeff Hurd was projected to win the GOP primary for his House seat in the 3rd Congressional District despite President Trump reversing his endorsement earlier this year. Trump withdrew his endorsement, criticizing Hurd for insufficient support of his tariff agenda and instead endorsing Hope Scheppelman.
- Trump-backed incumbent survives right-wing primary challenge after endorsement drama in Colorado
Rep. Jeff Hurd secured the GOP nomination in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District primary against Ron Hanks, after President Trump initially revoked and later reissued his endorsement. Hanks, a former state Rep., accused Hurd of insufficient loyalty to Trump and attended the Jan. 6 riots without entering the Capitol. Democrats aim to unseat Hurd in November.
- Trump-backed incumbent survives right-wing primary challenge after endorsement drama in Colorado
Rep. Jeff Hurd secured the GOP nomination against Ron Hanks after a Trump endorsement reversal. Hanks, an Air Force veteran, made unfounded claims about Biden's election and attended the Jan. 6 riots. The district is a target for Democrats in the upcoming election.
- Trump's ruthless midterm power play
President Trump is using his influence over the Republican Party to shape the midterm election landscape by endorsing favored candidates and sidelining others. He has endorsed 95% of House GOP Conference members and nearly two-thirds of Senate races. This strategy may help Republicans maintain control of Congress.