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Victor Marx, a Marine Corps veteran, won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, defeating state senator Barbara Kirkmeyer in a June 30 election. Marx will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November, as Colorado remains a Democratic-leaning state that has not elected a Republican governor in over two decades.

Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, defeating state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer. Marx, a Marine Corps veteran, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November. Colorado has not elected a Republican governor in over two decades, and Marx led the GOP field in fundraising with $2.8 million in contributions.

Victor Marx, a Marine Corps veteran, won the Colorado GOP nomination for governor after a close primary, defeating Barb Kirkmeyer. He will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November. Marx's campaign highlighted his fundraising edge and controversial past claims, while Weiser criticized his alignment with Colorado values.

Victor Marx won Colorado's Republican gubernatorial nomination with a narrow lead over Barb Kirkmeyer, securing 208,085 votes to Kirkmeyer's 205,570. The primary, which took nearly nine days to finalize, will see Marx face Democratic nominee Phil Weiser in November.

Victor Marx holds a narrow 2,000-vote lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in the Colorado Republican governor primary, but the race remains uncalled due to pending ballot cures for signature issues. With 518,000 ballots counted, Marx has 39.8% to Kirkmeyer's 39.5%, while Scott Bottoms trails with 20.7%.

Barbara Kirkmeyer leads Victor Marx in a closely contested Republican primary for Colorado governor, with 41% to 39% of votes counted by 10:30 p.m. State Rep. Scott Bottoms is in third place with 20% of the vote.

Phil Weiser defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, positioning him as the likely candidate to replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. Bennet's loss means he will remain in the Senate, avoiding a potential vacancy. Weiser's campaign emphasized his legal background, while Bennet argued for his Senate experience in fighting Trump.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. The race focused on which candidate had challenged President Donald Trump more effectively. Weiser is favored to win in November in the blue state, with the Republican primary featuring Scott Bottoms, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Victor Marx.

Phill Weiser won the Democratic primary for Colorado governor with over 54% of the vote. The race included Sen. Michael Bennet as a candidate, and the Republican primary featured Scott Bottoms, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Victor Marx.

Colorado's 2026 primary election is underway with polls closing at 7 p.m. Key races include the gubernatorial primary featuring Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms, and Victor Marx. Voters are also selecting candidates for U.S. Senate, House seats, attorney general, secretary of state, and state legislature.

Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary to replace term-limited Governor Jared Polis. Republicans will select a nominee from Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising and external ad spending.

Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary. The outcome could impact a potential vacancy in the U.S. Senate if Bennet wins and replaces his seat, while Republicans select a nominee among Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, the latter leading in fundraising and external ad spending.

Colorado's state primary will determine Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees, with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser competing for the Democratic nomination. The winner will face a Republican candidate, likely Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising. Bennet's potential victory could impact the U.S. Senate seat, as he would need to vacate it if elected governor.

Colorado voters will cast ballots in the 2026 primary election on June 30. Key races include the gubernatorial contest with candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as races for attorney general, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Voters have multiple options to submit ballots, including drop boxes, voter centers, and in-person voting.

Colorado Republicans and unaffiliated voters are selecting candidates in a June 30 primary to challenge Democratic dominance in November. Three contenders—Victor Marx, Scott Bottoms, and Barb Kirkmeyer—aim to break the state's long-standing Democratic trend, citing internal party conflicts and Governor Jared Polis's term limits as opportunities.

The article outlines the education positions of three Republican candidates for Colorado governor in 2026. Scott Bottoms emphasizes parental control over education, curriculum transparency, and restrictions on transgender student participation in gendered sports. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a former educator, has sponsored bipartisan education laws and focused on accountability systems. Both candidates have introduced or supported policies related to transgender youth and school governance.

The Colorado gubernatorial primary debates featured a Democratic race between Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser, where candidates showed little differentiation, and a Republican debate with Victor Marx, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Scott Bottoms that revealed disqualifying information about two candidates. The article critiques the Democratic debate for rehashing existing arguments and the Republican debate for excessive disclosures, including issues related to wildfire resources and food stamp policies.

Three Republicans—Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx, and Barbara Kirkmeyer—are competing in Colorado’s GOP primary for governor. The article outlines their backgrounds and responses to questions about reversing the GOP’s political struggles, navigating a Democratic-controlled legislature, and addressing issues like affordability, data centers, and housing policy.