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Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor

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Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado governor this November. The Associated Press...

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  1. Victor Marx maintains slim lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in Colorado gubernatorial primary

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    Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor

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  1. 9NEWS Denver

    Victor Marx maintains slim lead over Barb Kirkmeyer in Colorado gubernatorial primary (opens 9NEWS Denver)

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    9NEWS Denver's feed description

    As of Monday night, the Republican primary for governor was the only major race in Colorado’s primary that hadn’t been called by The Associated Press.

  2. The Brunswick News

    Why the Republican primary for Colorado governor — led narrowly by Victor Marx — hasn’t been called (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    DENVER — Victor Marx has held a narrow, roughly 2,000-vote lead over state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer for several days, but the race is still too close to call as the window for voters to fix deficient ballots remains open. Marx,…

  3. Denver Gazette

    Victor Marx widens lead over Barb Kirkmeyer as Colorado’s GOP gubernatorial primary nears finish line (opens Denver Gazette)

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    Denver Gazette's feed description

    Republican Victor Marx inched further ahead of his chief rival in the Colorado gubernatorial primary, state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, as county clerks reported final, unofficial vote totals Thursday morning.

  4. The Colorado Sun

    Victor Marx wins Colorado’s three-way Republican primary for governor, edging out Barbara Kirkmeyer (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    Marx had 39.9% of the vote to Kirkmeyer’s 39.4% when the race was called

  5. Denver Gazette

    Victor Marx defeats Barb Kirkmeyer as Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary crosses finish line (opens Denver Gazette)

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    Denver Gazette's feed description

    Republican Victor Marx won Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nomination on Thursday after maintaining a razor-thin lead over state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer for more than a week as county clerks finished reporting final, unofficial vote totals.

  6. Colorado Public Radio

    Victor Marx wins GOP nod for governor, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    The GOP primary remained too close to call for over a week, but Marx emerged victorious by about 2,500 votes.

  7. KRDO

    Colorado Governor’s Race locked in: Victor Marx announces Republican nomination (opens KRDO)

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    DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Victor Marx releases a statement after being projected as the winner of the Republican nomination for the Colorado Governor race. Marx said the following: THANK YOU, COLORADO. Because of you, your time, your door knocking, your phone calls, and your belief in something bigger…

  8. KRDO

    Victor Marx, a self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian,’ will win GOP nomination for Colorado governor, CNN projects (opens KRDO)

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    By David Wright, Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Marine veteran Victor Marx, whose wild claims – including saying he was forced to kill a man at age 7 – have drawn widespread attention and significant skepticism, will win the Republican nomination for governor in Colorado, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

  9. The Republic

    Victor Marx wins the Republican primary for Colorado governor (opens The Republic)

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    Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Thursday. Marx defeated state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, his stiffest competition in the June 30 election. Too many votes remained outstanding after election night to call the tight race, but most counties, including t…

  10. 9NEWS Denver

    Victor Marx projected to win Colorado's Republican gubernatorial nomination (opens 9NEWS Denver)

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    Marx led the race by just over 2,500 votes as of Thursday afternoon.

  11. The Brunswick News

    Victor Marx wins GOP primary for Colorado governor, beating out veteran state lawmaker (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    DENVER — Victor Marx, a first-time candidate and nonprofit leader with a controversial personal history that’s drawn intense scrutiny, has edged out his more establishment opponent and will be Colorado Republicans’ gubernatorial nominee in November. The Associated Press called the…

  12. Craig Daily Press

    Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor (opens Craig Daily Press)

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    Craig Daily Press's feed description

    Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado governor this November. The Associated Press...

  13. NBC News

    Ministry founder Victor Marx wins Republican primary for Colorado governor (opens NBC News)

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    Ministry leader Victor Marx has won the Republican primary for governor of Colorado, NBC News projects, setting up a general election matchup with state Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee.

  14. Just the News

    Victor Marx wins Colorado Republican primary for governor (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Results came more than a week after election night and with a voter margin of less than 3,000.

  15. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Victor Marx wins Republican primary for Colorado governor (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx has won the Republican primary for Colorado governor. Marx defeated state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, his stiffest competition in the June 30 election. Too many votes remained outstanding after election night to call the tight race,…

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    Victor Marx the Republican primary for Colorado governor (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Thursday, inching past a state senator who had the establishment's backing.

  17. Kokomo Tribune

    Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado.

  18. Washington Examiner

    Victor Marx wins against establishment candidate in GOP primary for Colorado governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx succeeded in his Republican primary bid against Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, who had the support of the state’s GOP establishment, in the race for governor. The primary election took place on June 30, but the results were too close to call until Thursday.

  19. The Colorado Sun

    Victor Marx faces big challenge uniting GOP after securing Colorado gubernatorial nomination (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    Questions over Marx’s back story continue to overshadow his policy proposals while his primary competitors have not endorsed him

  20. The Colorado Sun

    Victor Marx faces big challenge uniting GOP after winning Colorado’s Republican primary for governor (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    Questions over Marx’s back story continue to overshadow his policy proposals while his primary competitors have not endorsed him

  21. Fox News

    Marine vet Victor Marx narrowly notches victory in Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary (opens Fox News)

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    Marine veteran Victor Marx edged out Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, winning the state's Republican gubernatorial primary contest.

  22. The Hill

    Victor Marx wins Republican Colorado governor primary (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Ministry leader Victor Marx is projected to win the Republican primary for Colorado governor and take on state Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) in the general to succeed outgoing Gov. Jared Polis (D), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marx defeated state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) and state Rep.

  23. Revolver News

  24. The Brunswick News

    Victor Marx, the Republican nominee for Colorado governor, has an unusual backstory. Here’s what to know (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    DENVER — Colorado Republicans have spoken: First-time political candidate Victor Marx will lead the ticket as the party’s gubernatorial nominee in November. The Associated Press called the race for Marx on Thursday, more than a week after the June 30…

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