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Phil Weiser, Colorado's Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor, selected Lesley Dahlkemper as his lieutenant governor. Dahlkemper, a Jefferson County Commissioner, previously collaborated with Weiser on distributing funds for the opioid crisis. The gubernatorial election will pit Weiser against Republican Victor Marx, with Election Day set for November 3.

Victor Marx claims an endorsement from Colorado's last Republican governor. Former Gov. Bill Owens has not yet decided to endorse him and plans to observe his campaign for a month.

Victor Marx won the Republican nomination, marking a significant outcome in Colorado's primary election. The article highlights Democratic Socialist ascendancy and Republican buffoonery as key storylines to follow through November.

Victor Marx has secured the Colorado gubernatorial nomination but faces challenges uniting the GOP as questions about his background overshadow his policy proposals. His primary competitors have not endorsed him.

Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, defeating state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. Marx, described as a 'high risk humanitarian' and the fastest gun disarmer in the world, secured victory in the June 30 election.

Victor Marx has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Colorado. The victory marks him as the party's candidate for the upcoming election.

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, founder of a ministry, won the Republican primary for Colorado governor. He is now the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado.

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 pastor and Marine Corps veteran, has won the Republican primary for Colorado governor.

Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor. The victory was announced on Thursday.

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 won Colorado’s Republican primary for governor with 39.9% of the vote, narrowly defeating Barbara Kirkmeyer who received 39.4%.

Wednesday is the final day for Colorado voters to cure ballots with issues like missing or mismatched signatures using the Colorado BallotCure tool. Several close races remain, including the Republican primary for governor where Victor Marx leads Barb Kirkmeyer by approximately 2,000 votes.

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%.

Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver's 1st Congressional District primary with 53.2% of the vote, winning precincts across city center, west, and north Denver. Voter turnout in Denver's 2026 primary reached 40% of active voters, higher than 2024 and 2022 but similar to 2018. Phil Weiser won Denver's gubernatorial primary with 66% of the vote, while state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer led Republican primary support in Denver with 51%.

Colorado's 2026 primary election saw the highest voter turnout since at least 2018, excluding the 2020 pandemic year, with 36.2% turnout. Democrats slightly outpaced Republicans by 6.7% of total voters, and a close gubernatorial race remains undecided between Republican candidates Barbara Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx.

Victor Marx leads Barbara Kirkmeyer in the Colorado governor Republican primary with 39.9% of the vote compared to Kirkmeyer's 39.5% as of 5 p.m. Wednesday. The outcome may remain uncertain for several more days.

Colorado's GOP gubernatorial primary is extremely close between Barb Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx, with Kirkmeyer leading by 953 votes as of Wednesday. The race may trigger an automatic recount if the margin remains within 0.5%. Final results could take weeks due to ballot curing and remaining votes.

Colorado Democrats secured Phil Weiser as their governor candidate with 56% of the primary vote. Republicans remain divided, with state Senator Barb Kirkmeyer narrowly leading Victor Marx of All Things Possible Ministries by 0.29% in the primary. Marx, a controversial figure with endorsements from Lauren Boebut and Ted Nugent, claimed to have united the GOP against him.

Colorado's 2026 primary election has the highest voter turnout since at least 2018, excluding the 2020 pandemic election. Voter turnout was 36.2%, with 1,457,832 ballots returned and a nearly even split between Democratic and Republican voters. A close race remains between Republican candidates for governor, Barbara Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx.

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.

Democrats selected Phill Weiser as their Colorado governor candidate, while the GOP primary remained too close to call with Barb Kirkmeyer at 40.69% and Victor Marx at 39.16%. Both Republican candidates addressed supporters as potential winners, and a recount is possible due to the narrow margin.

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 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.