On an episode of HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' comedian and host John Oliver focused on the Colorado governor's race, describing it as one of the most unusual political contests in the United States.

Oliver noted that while the Democratic primary features established political figures, the Republican field has drawn attention because of several controversial candidates and statements.Oliver first discussed Republican candidate Scott Bottoms, a Colorado state senator.

He played footage from a recent debate moderated by journalist Kyle Clark in which Bottoms was questioned about his relationship with Joe Oltmann, a MAGA podcaster who has made extremist and antisemitic remarks and called for the execution of several Colorado officials.

When asked whether Oltmann would have a role in his administration if elected governor, Bottoms responded that he probably would, provided it was not around Jewish people.Oliver reacted with disbelief and criticized the answer as inappropriate and alarming.

The segment then turned to another Republican candidate, Victor Marx, who describes himself as a humanitarian, martial arts expert, and security specialist.Oliver highlighted some of Marx's past claims, including an assertion that he was forced to kill a man as a child.During an interview with Clark, Marx was asked whether he had ever killed anyone as an adult.Marx responded ambiguously, suggesting that people may have died while he defended himself in other countries.

When pressed further, he questioned whether the issue mattered, prompting both Clark and Oliver to emphasize that such information is relevant for someone seeking public office.

The segment used humor to examine the candidates' statements while drawing attention to concerns about judgment, credibility, and suitability for elected leadership in Colorado.