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Victor Marx

Republican

Founder and CEO, All Things Possible Ministries (Colorado Springs)

Victor Marx is the Republican nominee for governor with retired Marine Colonel George Markert as his running mate56. A Marine veteran, he founded All Things Possible Ministries, a Colorado Springs religious and humanitarian nonprofit, and this is his first run for public office26. He won the Republican primary over state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms6.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Said he supports the ballot initiative that would bar transgender kids and college students from sports teams that do not match their biological sex. (2026-06-06) source
    • Chalkbeat reported that in a Colorado Sun candidate questionnaire he said he supports Initiatives 108, 109 and 110. (2026-06-12) source
  • Death penaltyExpand it and use it more often, including for crimes like child rapemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Said "If an adult rapes a child, I'm absolutely for the death penalty." (2026-06-06) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • Described himself as "pro-life," said the only choices are life or death and that he is for life, and also said the people voted for Colorado's abortion protections and he cannot undo that on his own. (Quoted from a Nov. 2025 radio interview as reported by the Colorado Times Recorder.) (2025-11) source
  • Housing and growthLet the market build what is needed, with local reviewlow
    Said · low confidence
    • Said he supports local control and removing unnecessary barriers that raise costs, does not support a one-size-fits-all approach, and wants a one-stop shop for permitting. (2026-06-06) source
  • GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the bookslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Named a bill expanding who can petition a judge for a temporary gun-seizure order among the bills he would veto if he could. (2026-06-06) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadylow
    Said · low confidence
    • Said "we can still be compassionate while enforcing the law. We just have to be compassionate with people. Very tough on criminals," and named a vetoed bill that would let people sue immigration agents among the bills he would have vetoed. (2026-06-06) source
  • Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Said he would review regulations and fees that increase household costs and would require a cost-benefit analysis before agencies impose new regulations. (2026-10-02) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Won the Republican primary for governor in 2026 over two sitting legislators6.

Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (6)

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  1. Dems Warn Marx has the Most Extreme Position on Abortion (Colorado Times Recorder, Aug. 2026)Colorado Times Recorder
  2. Where the 3 Republicans running to be Colorado's next governor stand on the top issuesThe Colorado Sun
  3. Here's how the 3 Republican governor candidates differ on educationChalkbeat Colorado
  4. Phil Weiser, Victor Marx and Greg Lopez vie to succeed Polis (candidate questionnaires, Oct. 2, 2026)Denver Gazette / Colorado Politics
  5. 2026 General Election Official Candidate List (certified Sept. 4, 2026)Colorado Secretary of State
  6. Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate: Republican Victor Marx (CPR voter guide)Colorado Public Radio