Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) successfully switched districts to a neighboring seat previously held by Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.).
Ms. Boebert emerged victorious in the June 25 Republican primary for Colorado’s Fourth District, located in the eastern part of the state. She formerly represented the Third District in the Western Slope.
With 60 percent of votes counted, Ms. Boebert secured 44.3 percent of the vote, leading her closest competitor by a significant margin when the race was called at 8:22 p.m. Central time.
Competing against several candidates on the GOP ballot, including parental rights activist Deborah Flora, former Colorado State Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, and others, Ms. Boebert’s strong performance was evident. Her nearest rival, Ms. Flora, garnered only 15.3 percent of the vote at the same time.
Ahead of the primary, Ms. Boebert was already leading in late May polling conducted by Kaplan Strategies, showcasing her strong position in the race.
In terms of fundraising, Ms. Boebert raised and spent the most in the primary, with over $3.7 million in receipts and more than $3.8 million in disbursements, highlighting her significant financial backing.
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By strategically switching districts, Ms. Boebert avoided a potential rematch with Democrat Adam Frisch, who had outraised her significantly. Mr. Frisch, a former Aspen councilman who narrowly lost to Ms. Boebert in 2022, raised over $13.1 million and faced no Democratic competition in the Third District.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ms. Boebert, praising her as a “proven conservative and effective leader.”
Prior to the primary, Ms. Boebert reached out to Coloradoans for their support on X (formerly Twitter), pledging to advocate for the interests of farmers and ranchers.
