Who is Victor Marx, Colorado's top GOP gubernatorial candidate?
Marine veteran Victor Marx is angling to clinch the Republican Party’s primary nomination next week as he campaigns to become Colorado’s next governor and flip the seat blue.
TL;DR
- Victor Marx, a Marine veteran, is leading the Republican primary race for Colorado governor.
- He has a decisive lead over rivals State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
- Marx is a ministry leader who speaks about overcoming childhood abuse and drug addiction.
- This is Marx's first run for public office, positioning him as an outsider.
- He is endorsed by Rep. Lauren Boebert.
- Rivals have criticized Marx, calling him unqualified and a 'con man'.
- The primary election is scheduled for June 30.