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Colorado Governor: 2026 Republican Primary Results

Jared Polis is term-limited, so Colorado's governorship is an open seat. Douglas County leans Republican while the state leans Democratic, and that tension runs under the whole ticket. The Republican primary sorts out who carries the party into November.

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  • Barb Kirkmeyer
    41.3%163,480
  • Victor Marx
    38.8%153,802
  • Scott Bottoms
    19.9%78,965

Colorado by county

Barb Kirkmeyer Victor Marx Scott BottomsNo votes counted Douglas County

Each county shades to whichever candidate leads it. Hover a county for the full split. Douglas County is outlined.

The candidates

  • Barb Kirkmeyer (Republican) State senator running in the establishment lane.

  • Scott Bottoms (Republican) State representative running to the right.

  • Victor Marx (Republican) Ministry leader and first-time statewide candidate.

What this office does

The governor runs Colorado's executive branch, signs or vetoes every bill the legislature passes, sets the state budget, and appoints agency heads and judges.

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Source: Colorado Secretary of State and Douglas County Elections. Candidate field as published in our 2026 ballot guide. Results are unofficial until canvassed and certified.