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Trump switches endorsement back to Jeff Hurd, says Hope Scheppelman is ending run in Colorado’s 3rd CD

Hurd welcomed Trump’s renewed endorsement as he seeks another term in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.

Trump switches endorsement back to Jeff Hurd, says Hope Scheppelman is ending run in Colorado’s 3rd CD
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd, and Hope Scheppelman said she was suspending her campaign at Trump’s request. The shift reshapes the Republican primary in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, where two Democrats are also running.

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Jeff Hurd
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Republican incumbent receiving Trump’s renewed endorsement

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who renewed his endorsement of Hurd and urged Republicans to unite behind him

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Republican House candidate who suspended her campaign

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Former representative for the district

Democratic candidate in the district

Democratic candidate in the district

ALSO MENTIONED  Brita Horn, Colorado Republican Party chair; Shad Murib, Colorado Democratic Party chair

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Trump Re-Endorses Jeff Hurd as Scheppelman Leaves Primary

Trump renewed his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd after previously withdrawing support over Hurd’s tariff vote. Hope Scheppelman left the Republican primary to join the Trump administration. Center outlets frame the change as a Republican primary reshuffle tied to the tariff dispute; they differ in whether they emphasize its effect on Hurd’s primary path or add Scheppelman’s criticism of Hurd and possible 2028 run.

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