Conservative writer Jim Geraghty advised Republicans to unite before the November vote, warning that they risk losing many seats in Colorado.
Writing for the Washington Post, Geraghty pointed out that there are several House contests, along with major statewide races and two U.S. Senate positions up for election, with Sen. Michael Bennet seeking the governorship.
It’s not only the U.S. Senate and governor; it also includes the lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer, and a newly appointed secretary of state. This expands the usual federal races for the state and federal House, half of the state senate, three positions on the state board of education, three additional seats on the University of Colorado board of regents, one state supreme court justice, and six intermediate appellate court judges, as noted by Geraghty. This does not include the ballot measures that are being voted on.
Somewhat more than ten years ago, this state appeared to be a shade of purple-blue: Republican Cory Gardner secured a U.S. Senate victory, while former congressman Bob Beauprez at the very least gave Democrats a tough challenge.in a gubernatorial race,” he recalled.
Today, however, Democrats seem to have the upper hand in the state. The Republican Party’s major challenge is self-inflicted: President Donald Trump, who Geraghty referred to as a “liability.” The most recent time a Republican secured a statewide position was when someone won a seat on the Colorado University Regents board. Trump has consistently received 42-43 percent of the vote since 2016.
Only four months remain until the primary election, and Geraghty mentioned that one would expect the Republican Party to work together in submitting candidates.more aligned with voters.
“Okay, no. What they are truly doing is participating in a beloved activity: dramatic conflicts,” he wrote.
He stated that at the beginning of this month,GOP Rep. Jeff Hurdlost Trump’s backing following her vote against his tariffs on Canada. Trump backed Hurd’s rival, Hope Scheppelman, instead. Hurd secured the position in 2024 with 50.8 percent versus 45.8 percent, and the southern and western sections of the district supported Trump, 54 to 44 percent.
Perhaps the most difficult aspect, noted Geraghty, is that the state Republicans lack significant funds to support an election, with only$63,978 in cash available. Earlier this month, the party’s vice chairmanstepped down, expressing that he found the chair “unmanageable to work with.” Members of the central committee cast a vote of no confidence last weekend.
A conservative commentator stated that there is a chance for Republicans to succeed if they can muster the will. He concluded, “The challenge is for Colorado Republicans to select genuine candidates with clear strategies. After so many years in the minority, can they do it?”
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