Colorado state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer submits petitions to appear on GOP primary ballot for governor

Colorado state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer has submitted her petitions to appear on the Republican primary ballot for governor. Kirkmeyer turned in the boxes of petitions to the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday. 

Kirkmeyer launched her campaign in Fort Lupton last September. At that time, she said it's time for a course correction in Colorado.

Kirkmeyer is a former Weld County Commissioner and said she is also a person who works across the aisle.

Colorado hasn't elected a Republican governor in more than 20 years. 

Kirkmeyer enters a crowded field with dozens of other candidates on the Republican ticket. 

On the Democratic side, the top two candidates are U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.