NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Politics reports that Colorado Republican Party Secretary Russ Andrews endorsed unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez rather than Republican nominee Victor Marx. Andrews said recent reporting about Marx influenced his decision, including a proposed campaign finance fine and recordings discussed in the article.
Marx is appealing a hearing officer’s requested fine related to alleged campaign finance violations and has disputed characterizations of recordings involving his family. State GOP Chairman Craig Steiner said the party is focused on electing Republican nominees before the election and would address potential bylaw issues afterward.
What to know
The endorsement creates a dispute within the Colorado GOP because Andrews acknowledged backing a non-Republican candidate conflicts with party bylaws. Marx is contesting the requested campaign finance penalty, and party leaders said any rules issue could be considered after the election.
Reporting: Ernest Luning · Colorado Politics · 10-08-2026
