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Victor Marx wins the Republican primary for Colorado governor
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Key Points:
- Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, narrowly defeating state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, who had establishment support.
- Marx is known as a “high risk humanitarian” and fastest gun disarmer, with a background in leading high-stakes missions, including one into ISIS territory to rescue kidnapped girls.
- Marx thanked supporters in a social media video, inviting skeptics to join his coalition and emphasizing his unexpected primary victory.
- Kirkmeyer acknowledged her defeat graciously, while state Rep. Scott Bottoms finished third in the race.
- Marx will face Democrat Phil Weiser in the November general election, with Colorado historically leaning Democratic and no Republican governor elected in over 20 years.
