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Conspiracy Theorist-Podcaster Joins Crowded GOP Race for Colorado Governor, but Will Candidacy ‘Go Nowhere’?
Scott Bottoms, a Navy veteran and pastor first elected in 2022, joins multiple Republicans competing for Colorado's open governor seat in the 2026 election.
- State Rep. Scott Bottoms announced he has joined the Republican field for governor; he serves Colorado House District 15 and was first elected to the Colorado General Assembly in 2022.
- Because Gov. Jared Polis is term-limited, the 2026 governor's election is an open seat that has attracted Republicans including state senator Barb Kirkmeyer and former congressman Greg Lopez.
- Reporters counted a 22nd Republican filer, making this the largest gubernatorial primary this century, though analysts expect only a few will qualify for the ballot.
- Given Democrats' recent hold on statewide offices, GOP candidates face a challenging path to victory as Democratic officeholders have won all four constitutional offices for two straight cycles, and political analyst Dick Wadhams calls the odds very difficult.
- Controversial filings by some candidates have raised credibility concerns, as Scott Bottoms promoted false election claims and others supported a pardon for Tina Peters, according to observers.
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