Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Stirs Controversy with Abortion Remarks
Victor Marx, who is running as the Republican candidate for governor of Colorado, has garnered attention for his provocative comments opposing abortion rights.
Since 2003, Marx has served as a pastor and collaborated with anti-abortion organizations for nearly two decades. He advocates for a complete abortion ban, with no exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or risk to the mother’s life.
Colorado remains one of seven states with no restrictions on the timing of pregnancy termination, offering refuge to women from states with stringent abortion bans. In 2024, a significant 62% of voters in Colorado supported a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights.
In August, Marx made headlines with remarks on Facebook, describing abortion as part of “occultic activities” that are openly practiced in Colorado.
“This state, they kill babies,” Marx stated. “Wholesale slaughter. A girl teenager can drive in our state, get an abortion, you have to pay for it. She can drive back over that line and get to her parents and never know. Our state needs to repent.”
George Markert, Marx’s running mate, expressed his opposition to the state’s constitutional amendment on reproductive rights during an interview with FOX31 in Denver. He committed to working with stakeholders to potentially reverse the amendment if elected as lieutenant governor.
Marx often frames the abortion debate in religious terms. In a 2022 conversation with the late podcaster Charlie Kirk, he characterized abortion as “evil” and “a manifestation of darkness.”
As the host of his own podcast, Marx frequently delves into discussions about Christianity and politics. In a 2023 episode, he controversially referred to the abortion rate among Black individuals as a “self-inflicted genocide” and criticized its use as “a horrific form of birth control.”
During a 2023 interview on Rumble, Marx linked abortion to societal anger among women, stating, “People wonder why so many angry women and Karens are out there. When you kill your own child, you know, your soul knows it, your body knows it. And say what you want, it wounds you.”
A 2007 profile by the Waco Tribune-Herald highlighted Marx’s work with a Christian nonprofit aimed at opening an academy for at-risk youth. The article noted his past role as an assistant to James Dobson, founder of the conservative organization Focus on the Family.
Focus on the Family is known for its staunch opposition to abortion and its portrayal of the LGBTQ rights movement as “Satanic.” The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled the group as a hate organization.
In response to Marx’s comments, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, along with Cobalt and COLOR, held a press event in August to denounce his stance and candidacy.
“He has repeatedly used language designed to dehumanize, shame, and stigmatize people seeking care,” stated Claudia Pérez, Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood. “He is part of a movement that believes government should have the power to override deeply personal medical decisions.”
Marx is facing Democratic contender Phil Weiser, the current state Attorney General, who has promised to uphold reproductive rights if he wins the election.
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