Jeff Hurd maintains a commanding position as the Republican nominee in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District primary due to his status as the sitting incumbent elected in 2024, combined with President Trump's full re-endorsement in March 2026 after an earlier withdrawal of support. Hope Scheppelman, the former state party vice chair who launched a primary challenge, suspended her campaign that same month following direct discussions with Trump and has since withdrawn from the ballot. This leaves Hurd facing only a rematch against Ron Hanks, who previously finished second in the 2024 primary. The primary is scheduled for June 30, 2026. A late surge by Hanks or unforeseen developments in the final weeks could narrow the margin, though current positioning reflects limited viable paths to an upset.