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GOP candidate sells $99 course on how to battle gay demons: "People get set free from it all"
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The candidate's nomination has been met with criticism from the Democratic party, with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser expressing concerns about Marx's impact on the state's values.
A local Republican candidate is making headlines with his unorthodox views. Victor Marx, a Marine veteran, has been nominated to run for governor of Colorado. His campaign has sparked controversy, with some of his own party members describing him as "a fraud" and "a grifter".
Marx's views on certain social issues have also raised concerns. He has been linked to a course that claims to help people overcome certain personal struggles. The candidate's nomination has been met with criticism from the Democratic party, with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser expressing concerns about Marx's impact on the state's values.
Further details about Marx's campaign and views are available from local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: July 30, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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