Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for Colorado governor

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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First-time candidate Victor Marx won the Republican nomination in the race for Colorado governor, edging out state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer.

The Associated Press called the race shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, nine days after Election Day. Marx won with 39.9% of the vote. Kirkmeyer had 39.4% and state Rep. Scott Bottoms came in a distant third with 20.8% of the vote.

Kirkmeyer held a narrow lead immediately following the June 30 primary election, but Marx …

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