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Colorado Democrats unite behind AG for governor as Republicans split on senator, controversial minister
Colorado Democrats secured Phil Weiser as their governor candidate with 56% of the primary vote. Republicans remain divided, with state Senator Barb Kirkmeyer narrowly leading Victor Marx of All Things Possible Ministries by 0.29% in the primary. Marx, a controversial figure with endorsements from Lauren Boebut and Ted Nugent, claimed to have united the GOP against him.
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