Jeff Hurd secures victory in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District Republican primary

In a closely watched race to replace Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, Jeff Hurd emerged victorious in the Republican primary election. Hurd, a first-time politician, secured a significant win with 42% of the votes, positioning himself to face Democratic candidate Adam Frisch in the upcoming general election in November. Hurd has expressed his commitment to running a serious campaign focused on representing rural Coloradans in a traditionally conservative district. The primary election results have set the stage for a showdown between Hurd and Frisch, with both candidates gearing up for a competitive battle to secure the congressional seat. Hurd's confidence in his ability to win the general election and uphold the values of western and southern Colorado has been met with opposition from Frisch and the Rocky Mountain Values super PAC, who had initially supported former state Rep. Ron Hanks as a potential opponent. However, Hanks garnered 28% of the vote, falling short against Hurd's strong performance. The Republican primary also featured candidates Stephen Varela, Russ Andrews, Lew Webb, and Curtis McCrackin, who received lower vote totals compared to Hurd and Hanks. Meanwhile, Boebert, the current representative for CD3, announced her intention to move to a new district and successfully won the primary in CD4. Colorado's 3rd Congressional District encompasses a significant portion of western Colorado, including the city of Pueblo in southern Colorado, making it a key battleground for the upcoming general election. As the focus shifts towards the general election in November, both Hurd and Frisch are expected to intensify their campaigns to win over voters and secure the congressional seat in Colorado's 3rd District. With contrasting political ideologies and strategies at play, the race is poised to be a closely contested affair, drawing attention from across the state and beyond.