GOP advances candidates as convention backs effort to limit primary ballots to Republicans
By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice
Colorado Republicans came to Pueblo to choose candidates.
They left having done that—and still debating who should have a say in choosing them.
What unfolded over the course of a long delayed and at times contentious assembly produced clear outcomes in major races while also setting in motion a legal step that could reshape how those candidates are selected in the future.
Candidates emerge with distinct paths to the ballot
Two different approaches carried through in the governor’s race.
State Rep. Scott Bottoms led with 968 votes (45.13 percent) while Victor Marx followed with 837 votes (39.02 percent). Both cleared the 30 percentage threshold required to advance.
Supporters raise signs for Scott Bottoms as delegates r...

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