Marine veteran Victor Marx wins Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary
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Marine veteran Victor Marx narrowly defeated Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms in the state’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to a Fox News report. The Associated Press called the June 30 contest on Thursday, with Kirkmeyer as the close runner-up and Bottoms in a distant third place. Marx thanked supporters in a Thursday post on X, crediting their door knocking and phone calls for the win. His campaign site states he founded All Things Possible Ministries and led over 150 missions in dangerous regions for trauma relief and medical aid. The Denver Post reported that Marx alleged in his memoir that at age 7, his stepfather forced him to shoot and kill someone. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic candidate, criticized Marx’s views as out of step with Coloradans. The state has not elected a Republican governor since 2002.
What’s reported
Victor Marx defeated Barbara Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms in the Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary.
The Associated Press called the June 30 contest on Thursday.
Kirkmeyer was the close runner-up; Bottoms came in a distant third.
Marx thanked supporters in a Thursday post on X.
Marx’s campaign site says he founded All Things Possible Ministries and led over 150 missions.
The Denver Post reported Marx alleged in his memoir that at age 7, his stepfather forced him to shoot and kill someone.
Kirkmeyer said in a Thursday statement, "I still haven't killed anyone."
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
Weiser said Marx’s "views and style are far out of step with Coloradans."
Colorado has not elected a Republican governor since 2002.
Key figures
Victor Marx: Marine veteran, Republican gubernatorial nominee
Barbara Kirkmeyer: Colorado state senator, Republican primary candidate
Scott Bottoms: Colorado state representative, Republican primary candidate
Phil Weiser: Colorado attorney general, Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Sources: foxnews.com
