Victor Marx, a self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian,’ will win GOP nomination for Colorado governor, CNN projects
Victor Marx Wins GOP Colorado Governor Nomination
Victor Marx a self described high – CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Victor Marx, a self described high-risk humanitarian and Marine Corps veteran, will secure the Republican nomination for Colorado governor. The candidate has drawn widespread attention for his extraordinary personal claims, including the assertion that he took a man’s life at age seven. His unconventional background has generated both enthusiasm and skepticism among voters and political observers alike.
Marx defeated two established opponents in the primary race: state Senator Barb Kirkmeyer and state Representative Scott Bottoms. Both defeated candidates have expressed reluctance to endorse him as the party’s official nominee. The general election matchup pits Marx against Democrat Phil Weiser, Colorado’s current attorney general, in November’s contest to replace outgoing Governor Jared Polis.
Campaign Vision and Victory Speech
At his June 30 election night celebration, Marx described his campaign journey as “nothing shy of beyond incredible.” He acknowledged facing questions from both Democratic and Republican figures about his personal narrative. Rather than framing the race in traditional partisan terms, Marx presented it as a moral struggle.
“This is a battle of good and evil. This isn’t so much parties anymore,” Marx told supporters. “This is about Coloradans who care and want common sense, less government, stop the spending, get crime under control, let law enforcement do their job, make our state affordable, get people out of the addiction cycle. All these things that matter, that’s what we’ve talked about from the beginning. Our opponents have simply attacked me the entire time.”
As director of an organization fighting human trafficking, Marx combines his ministry work with his practice of “Cajun Karate.” His unique profile has resonated with grassroots conservative voters, helping him overcome skeptics who questioned claims ranging from rescuing abuse victims to allegedly commanding an aerial strike against ISIS forces.
Addressing Controversial Claims
In a May interview with 9News, Marx maintained that his statements were accurate while often avoiding specific details. When asked if the child victim he mentioned was the only person he killed, he paused before responding.
“Well, I would say, as a child, yes,” Marx replied. “But I’ve been in other situations where, you know, possibly, people or persons died as a result of me defending myself and other countries,” he added.
When pressed about adult-era killings, Marx asked, “Does it matter?” Campaign website materials previously claimed “his teams have served over 45,000 women and children, many rescued from captivity and given a second chance at life,” though this statement was later removed. Marx suggested the information may have come from an independent contractor during initial website development.
Regarding the exact number of individuals saved, Marx cited “security reasons” for not disclosing the figure, humorously noting it was “more than one and less than a bunch.” He has also reported performing hundreds of prayers to free people from what he calls “demonic oppression,” offering this service free of charge both in person and by phone. When asked if he would continue this work as governor, Marx affirmed, “I would never stop praying for people.”
During the sole debate last month, Marx faced intense questioning from fellow Republican candidates. Scott Bottoms, an evangelical pastor elected to the state legislature in 2022, reiterated his characterization of Marx as a con artist.
“I also said he was corrupt and I also said he lies and he lied to me personally quite a few times, and so I stand by that. I can’t put somebody like that anymore than I can put a Democrat into the governor’s seat,” Bottoms stated.
