​Victor Marx takes lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in GOP primary for Colorado governor

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 211

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer’s lead over Victor Marx in the Republican gubernatorial primary in Colorado vanished Wednesday as Marx for the first time since Tuesday’s election inched ahead, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Kirkmeyer, a Weld County Republican, started with a lead that decreased throughout the day as ballots continued to be counted.

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As of 8:45 p.m., Marx had 39.87% of the …

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