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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 · 5 stories · Confirmed
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Marx Wins Colorado GOP Governor Primary By Half A Point

The margin was just 2,465 votes, with Bottoms pulling one in five ballots in the three-way race.

  • Marx polled 208,455 votes, 39.86% of the Republican primary total.
  • Kirkmeyer trailed with 205,990 votes, 39.39%, the closest second place.
  • Bottoms took 20.75%, keeping both leaders short of a majority.

Why it mattersNo candidate crossed forty percent: the nomination reflects a divided party, not a chosen leader.

Colorado Secretary of State — Election Night Reporting (official primary results) ↗ · Jul 11, 20267/11/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check

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