A Democrat super PAC, funded by a left-wing dark money nonprofit, has entered the Republican congressional primary in Colorado, sparking controversy over potential interference in the race. Rocky Mountain Values PAC, backed by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, has injected over $300,000 into supporting former Republican state Rep. Ron Hanks while attacking his conservative stance and ties to former President Trump. Hanks is competing in a six-way primary for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, vacated by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert.
The move is seen as an attempt by Democrats to influence the primary outcome, with the belief that Hanks may be a weaker opponent against Democrat Adam Frisch compared to Republican Jeff Hurd, who is leading in polls. The Sixteen Thirty Fund provided substantial financial support to Rocky Mountain Values PAC, raising questions about external influence in the Republican primary.
