Colorado's primary election results are still coming in Wednesday afternoon, but the tight race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination appears to be getting closer and may be headed for an automatic recount.Victor Marx over took State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer for the lead Wednesday evening by about 1,600 votes. An automatic recount in Colorado happens when the results are within 0.5%.Both candidates remained optimistic they would become the party's nominee for the November general election at their respective watch parties Tuesday night."Were very optimistic, looking at the numbers we realize that Mr. Marx would have to get somewhere between 45-50 percent of the vote thats still left, thats out there that hasnt been counted yet, he hasnt been able to do it all night, I dont think hell be able to do it the rest of the night," Kirkmeyer told Scripps News Group Denver at her watch party in Hudson.Marx, a political newcomer who is a pastor and marine corps veteran had a mixed reaction to the razor-thin margin Tuesday night.When asked if he was surprised by how close the race is, Marx said "yes and no, at the same time because everything weve seen weve carried the momentum, but for the day of voting, to us, this is still, were humbled and excited that its this close and we think were going to win."It will likely be weeks before a recount is ordered.There are still several variables before a recount is determined, including ballots needing to be "cured" or fixed. This includes ballots without signatures, signatures that didn't match ones on file, and if there's a discrepancy with a voter's identification.Voters are notified if their ballot needs to be cured, they have until July 8 to do so. Ballots are also still being received by military and overseas voters, the deadline for county clerk's to receive their ballots is also July 8. Voters can visit Colorado Ballot Cure if their ballots need to be cured. The deadline for the Secretary of State to order a mandatory recount is July 24._____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less