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George Washington Markert

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George Washington Markert

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Colorado Republican Senate nominee?

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JUL 1, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired; Colonel)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationColorado

BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired; Colonel)

EducationVirginia Tech (attended; commissioned via ROTC/commissioning program, Dec 1993)

Notable personal detailsGeorge Washington Markert is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Colorado in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel; an official Marine Corps biography notes he is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia and attended Virginia Tech, receiving a commission in December 1993. He has run for federal office under the committee Markert for Senate.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 20, 2026

George Washington Markert is in the news as a candidate in the Democratic primary for Seth Moulton’s seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth District. The race is being shaped by local issues like affordability, healthcare, and immigration, along with candidates’ fundraising and efforts to show local support. More broadly, Democrats have been gaining ground in recent special elections, while Republicans are facing tougher conditions in blue states.

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Articles

TBThe Boston Globe2 months ago