Colorado's Wildest Governor Race: Phone Exorcisms, $7 Million, and Unverified Murder Claims

Colorado’s 2026 gubernatorial race just became the most unusual political matchup in recent memory. Republican nominee Victor Marx is a ministry leader who operates a phone-based exorcism business generating approximately $7 million annually. While unconventional business practices might raise eyebrows, they pale in comparison to the extraordinary claims Marx has made about his personal history. He’s publicly alleged that when he was just seven years old, his stepfather forced him to kill an unarmed man in a remote location and buried the body beneath their house. When questioned about whether this was his only childhood killing, Marx apparently confirmed there were additional incidents. Despite these serious allegations, law enforcement agencies have found zero evidence to corroborate any of these claims.

What makes this story particularly compelling is the fundamental question it raises about political vetting and voter responsibility. Marx defeated his Republican primary opponents despite these claims being public knowledge, suggesting primary voters either believed him, didn’t believe him but voted for him anyway, or simply didn’t know about the allegations. None of these scenarios inspires confidence. The lack of evidence for such dramatic claims, combined with the apparent casualness with which Marx discusses them, has sparked widespread confusion among political commentators about why anyone would fabricate such dark stories during a political campaign.

The November general election will pit Marx against Democrat Phil Weiser, giving Colorado voters the opportunity to decide what factors matter most in choosing their next governor. This race serves as a microcosm of larger questions facing American politics in 2026: How should voters weigh unverified personal claims against policy positions? What role should candidate credibility play in electoral decisions? What does it say about our political process when someone with Marx’s profile can win a major party primary? What’s your take on how Colorado voters should approach this unique election?