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Marx Wins Colorado GOP Primary, Claims Owens Endorsement Denied

7/16/2026

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Colorado governor nominee Victor Marx claimed Gov. Bill Owens endorsed him, but Owens said he has not yet endorsed and will decide after a month.
Marx's campaign manager said the claim came from an intermediary who relayed Owens's earlier remarks about supporting the party’s nominee.
Marx won the three-way GOP primary with about 40% of the vote while his team circulated a “unity compact” urging other Republicans to back him.

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Colorado governor nominee Victor Marx claimed Gov. Bill Owens endorsed him, but Owens said he has not yet endorsed and will decide after a month.
Marx's campaign manager said the claim came from an intermediary who relayed Owens's earlier remarks about supporting the party’s nominee.
Marx won the three-way GOP primary with about 40% of the vote while his team circulated a “unity compact” urging other Republicans to back him.