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Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned

Trump renewed his endorsement of Hurd after previously withdrawing it over Hurd’s vote on tariffs.

Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned
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Donald Trump reversed his earlier opposition to Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed him in Colorado’s 3rd District race after Hope Scheppelman agreed to suspend her campaign. Hurd thanked Trump, while Democrat Alex Kelloff said the announcement showed his campaign’s work was gaining traction.

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Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

Colorado representative and incumbent in the district’s House race

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who reversed his endorsement in the Colorado House race

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Republican House candidate who suspended her campaign

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House

Democratic candidate for the House seat

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Trump Offers Administration Roles as Scheppelman Suspends House Campaign

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