Conservative pastor Rep. Scott Bottoms wins top billing on Colorado Republican primary ballot

At Colorado's Republican state convention in Pueblo, state Representative Scott Bottoms secured the top position on the GOP primary ballot, defeating Victor Marx, a fellow evangelical minister and first-time political candidate. The victory grants Bottoms significant organizational advantage in the competitive primary race. Both candidates bring religious backgrounds to their campaigns, though Bottoms leverages his established legislative experience and party connections to strengthen his candidacy for higher office.