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.