George Washington Markert
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Colorado
George Washington Markert
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Colorado
Colorado Republican Senate nominee?
$67.0K
JUL 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Colorado Republican Senate nominee?
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0.1%chance to win
$67.0KJUL 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationColorado
BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps officer
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Notable personal detailsGeorge Washington Markert V is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Colorado (2026), with an authorized committee named Markert for Senate. He is described in local party materials as a U.S. Marine Corps colonel with more than 30 years of service and has participated in Colorado Republican candidate events. His professional background has also been described publicly as involving strategic advising and business/management credentials.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing federal government size and spending, promoting domestic energy production to lower inflation, and advancing a conservative, pro‑America First economic agenda that seeks to roll back what he calls ‘Bidenomics’ and regulatory burdens. Emphasizes slashing government bloat and restoring free‑market approaches rather than expanding taxes or redistributive programs.
Immigration & Border
Supports sealing the border, ending sanctuary policies, and deporting unauthorized immigrants; frames immigration as a security threat and ties border issues to criminality and cartel activity.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expanding U.S. energy production and reviving the energy industry while opposing Green New Deal–style policies and aggressive federal regulation. Emphasizes energy independence and prioritizes unleashing American energy as part of an America First, pro-fossil-fuel economic agenda.
Latest News
George Markert is in the news because Victor Marx named him as his running mate in Colorado’s 2026 governor race. That puts Markert on the Republican ticket in a contest where the party faces a tough path, since Colorado has not elected a Republican governor since 2002. Other recent election coverage mentions broader GOP challenges in blue states and the 2026 midterm environment, but no additional major developments about Markert were reported.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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