Victor Marx

The state has asked for a $51,000 penalty in addition to the refunds.

Former party leaders, county commissioners and Congressional members are divided over Marx’s unconventional background.

George Markert, a retired Marine colonel, originally ran for U.S. Senate this year but failed to make the primary ballot. The Broomfield resident moved to Colorado about three years ago as he settled his family after leaving the military.

Lopez, a former Republican who briefly served in Congress, is making his third consecutive bid for governor. Listen to KUNC host Marty Lenz discuss this story and then read the entire article.

The complaint says 111 people donated money to Victor Marx's campaign beyond what's legally allowed.

Former Gov. Bill Owens said he wants to watch Marx’s general election campaign for governor over the next month or so before deciding whether to endorse him.

Questions over Marx’s back story continue to overshadow his policy proposals while his primary competitors have not endorsed him.

Progressives sailed through Colorado’s primary elections, including a once-in-a-generation upset for a Democratic Socialist.

Kirkmeyer had 41% of the vote to Marx’s 39% at 10:30 p.m. In third place was state Rep. Scott Bottoms of Colorado Springs, with 20% of the vote.

KUNC is interviewing every Democratic and Republican candidate running for Colorado governor ahead of the June 30 primary election.