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Jeff Hurd Wins CO-3 Primary; Dwayne Romero Secures Dem Nomination

7/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Jeff Hurd won the primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District after President Donald Trump withdrew and then restored his endorsement.
Army veteran Dwayne Romero secured the Democratic nomination in March, weeks before the filing deadline, beating Alex Kelloff by roughly 10 percentage points.
Hurd raised over $3.2 million, spent more than $1.6 million, voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and opposed Trump’s Canada tariffs.
Ron Hanks raised about $11,600.

History

Historical Context

In the November 1994 midterm, Republicans captured the House for the first time since 1954, gaining a net 54 seats with the Contract with America crafted by Newt Gingrich. That election nationalized campaigns and heightened fundraising importance. The 2024 Colorado 3rd-District primary, where Jeff Hurd out-raised his challenger by a wide margin, reflects that legacy.

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Story summary

Rep. Jeff Hurd won the primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District after President Donald Trump withdrew and then restored his endorsement.
Army veteran Dwayne Romero secured the Democratic nomination in March, weeks before the filing deadline, beating Alex Kelloff by roughly 10 percentage points.
Hurd raised over $3.2 million, spent more than $1.6 million, voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and opposed Trump’s Canada tariffs.
Ron Hanks raised about $11,600.

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