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Kirkmeyer carries slight edge over Marx in Republican primary for governor, as race remains too close to call
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points Kirkmeyer and another candidate, Victor Marx, each have about 39% of the vote, while a third candidate, Scott Bottoms, has 20%. Preliminary results show her ahead by around 1,356 votes.
In the Republican primary for Colorado governor, State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer has a narrow lead. Preliminary results show her ahead by around 1,356 votes. Kirkmeyer and another candidate, Victor Marx, each have about 39% of the vote, while a third candidate, Scott Bottoms, has 20%.
The outcome of the primary election remains uncertain, with a significant portion of votes already counted. According to reports, about 88% of the votes have been counted so far.
Further details on the primary election can be found through the Colorado Secretary of State's Office or other news outlets.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
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