Large Colorado counties keep counting ballots as the Republican governor race remains too close to call

With the ballot boxes closed nearly 24 hours ago for Colorado’s 2026 primary, the race for the Republican gubernatorial nominee remains unresolved as large counties continue to count tens of thousands of ballots. As of Wednesday afternoon, significant chunks of votes, including around 30,000 each in Denver, Boulder, and El Paso counties, are still being tallied, making the outcome uncertain. This prolonged counting process highlights the tight competition and underscores the importance of every vote in determining the next governor, as the margin between candidates remains razor-thin.