Barb Kirkmeyer
Coverage of Barb Kirkmeyer in the Nexus archive.
- Why the Republican primary for Colorado governor — led narrowly by Victor Marx — hasn’t been called
Victor Marx holds a narrow 2,000-vote lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in the Colorado Republican governor primary, but the race remains uncalled due to pending ballot cures for signature issues. With 518,000 ballots counted, Marx has 39.8% to Kirkmeyer's 39.5%, while Scott Bottoms trails with 20.7%.
- GOP gubernatorial nomination may be heading for a recount
Colorado's GOP gubernatorial primary is extremely close between Barb Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx, with Kirkmeyer leading by 953 votes as of Wednesday. The race may trigger an automatic recount if the margin remains within 0.5%. Final results could take weeks due to ballot curing and remaining votes.
- 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.
- Victory on one side, uncertainty on the other: GOP primary for Colo. governor race too close to call
Democrats selected Phill Weiser as their Colorado governor candidate, while the GOP primary remained too close to call with Barb Kirkmeyer at 40.69% and Victor Marx at 39.16%. Both Republican candidates addressed supporters as potential winners, and a recount is possible due to the narrow margin.
- Anti-Trump senator defeated by far-left rival after heated gubernatorial primary
Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, preventing Bennet's move from the Senate to the governor's residence. Weiser is positioned as the favorite in November's election, while Bennet is expected to remain in the Senate. The primary highlighted a split within Colorado's Democratic establishment, with Weiser leveraging his legal background and Bennet relying on institutional support.
- Anti-Trump senator defeated by far-left rival after heated gubernatorial primary
Phil Weiser defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, positioning him as the likely candidate to replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. Bennet's loss means he will remain in the Senate, avoiding a potential vacancy. Weiser's campaign emphasized his legal background, while Bennet argued for his Senate experience in fighting Trump.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado’s state primary
Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary to replace term-limited Governor Jared Polis. Republicans will select a nominee from Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising and external ad spending.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primary
Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary. The outcome could impact a potential vacancy in the U.S. Senate if Bennet wins and replaces his seat, while Republicans select a nominee among Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, the latter leading in fundraising and external ad spending.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primary
Colorado's state primary will determine Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees, with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser competing for the Democratic nomination. The winner will face a Republican candidate, likely Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising. Bennet's potential victory could impact the U.S. Senate seat, as he would need to vacate it if elected governor.
- These Colorado candidates are pitching primary voters on flipping seats in November
Colorado Republicans and unaffiliated voters are selecting candidates in a June 30 primary to challenge Democratic dominance in November. Three contenders—Victor Marx, Scott Bottoms, and Barb Kirkmeyer—aim to break the state's long-standing Democratic trend, citing internal party conflicts and Governor Jared Polis's term limits as opportunities.