Jeff Hurd projected to win Colorado GOP primary after Trump endorsement shift

Rep. Jeff Hurd (R‑Colo.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, according to the polling aggregator Decision Desk HQ. Hurd, who has served the district since 2017, is facing a primary challenger in Hope Scheppelman, a former state representative and businesswoman who has positioned herself as a more conservative alternative.

President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the seat has been a point of contention. Earlier this year, Trump withdrew his support for Hurd after the congressman was criticized for not backing the president’s tariff agenda, describing Hurd’s stance as a “lack of support.” Trump subsequently endorsed Scheppelman, citing her alignment with his policy priorities. The shift in the former president’s backing has added a high‑profile dimension to the primary, though Hurd’s incumbency and fundraising advantage remain significant.

With the primary scheduled for August, Hurd’s projected lead suggests he will likely secure the nomination, but the Trump‑backed challenge could energize the conservative base and influence the general‑election dynamics. The outcome will determine whether the district remains under Republican control or if the primary contest reshapes the campaign’s trajectory.