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Ron Hanks Qualifies to Challenge Jeff Hurd in Colorado Primary

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Lead article · Vail Daily · CENTERFormer state rep mounts last-minute Republican primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · VAIL DAILY

Ron Hanks secured a place on the Republican primary ballot to challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd District. The June contest follows disagreements over Hurd’s record and marks a rematch of their 2024 primary.

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Vail DailyAPR 13 · 9:30 PM ET
Former state rep mounts last-minute Republican primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado's 3rd Congressional DistrictHurd is seeking reelection and will face Ron Hanks in the Republican primary.CRED 73BAL 75 PORTRAYS HURD: NEUTRALVAIL DAILY · ALSO CARRIED BY ASPENTIMES
Colorado PoliticsAPR 9 · 6:32 PM ET
Republican Ron Hanks plans ‘grassroots’ primary challenge to US Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd CDHurd faces a challenge from Hanks after qualifying for the primary by submitting petition signatures.CRED 73BAL 70 PORTRAYS HURD: NEUTRAL

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