Congressman Jeff Hurd fends off Ron Hanks’ Republican primary challenge in 3rd Congressional District
Hurd beat Ron Hanks by about 36 percentage points as Republicans in the district backed his pragmatic record and support for some Trump priorities.
- On Tuesday, Colorado's Republican primary for governor remained too close to call, with state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer holding a slight lead over ministry leader Victor Marx as 80% of the vote was reported.
- Kirkmeyer, the establishment favorite, campaigned on her legislative experience and record as a Weld County commissioner, while Marx, a 60-year-old ministry leader, positioned himself as an anti-establishment political newcomer.
- With Kirkmeyer capturing around 40% of the vote to Marx's 39%, the narrow margin separating the two candidates suggests the race could potentially head to a recount before a nominee is officially declared.
- Whoever secures the Republican nomination will face Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser in November, competing to replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis early next year.
- Addressing supporters Tuesday night, Marx said he was "humbled and excited" by the tight race, though he alleged the political establishment and legacy media actively worked against his campaign.
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LIVE 2026 Colorado Primary Election Results (updated)
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Rep. Jeff Hurd beats primary challenger in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction Republican, speaks at a roundtable discussion on energy policy in May 27 in Denver. (Photo by Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd secured the Republican nomination for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday. Hurd defeated primary challenger Ron Hanks, a more conservative former state representative, with 67.78% of the vote as of 8:18 p.m. The Associated Press called the Republican …
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Sky Hi NewsKirkmeyer carries slight edge over Marx in Republican primary for governor, as race remains too close to call
State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, a longtime Colorado politician with decades of experience in state and local government, has a slight lead over her two Republican opponents in the GOP primary for Colorado governor. Results as of Wednesday at 7 a.m. show Kirkmeyer leading nonprofit ministry leader Victor Marx by around 1,356 votes in Tuesday’s primary election. Kirkmeyer and Marx were each carrying around 39% of the vote, while State Rep. Scott Bot…
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