I believe the vote counts, yes.

primary voters vote for the candidate. party elites might have their horse but if the voters go another way, then their horse still loses the race despite the advantage. an outsider candidate could win if they have the votes.

funding and party support is one thing. votes are another.

unfortunately, he wasn’t chosen by voters when it came to actual primary votes.

voters select these candidates via primaries and general election, though.

Colorado votes by mail and it’s regarded as the gold standard in regards to integrity and efficiency.

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colorado-governor-signs-bill-to-legalize-mdma-prescriptions-pending-federal-approval/

what a sociopath