It’s been quite a whirlwind year for Representative Lauren Boebert from Colorado, and she’s not showing any signs of slowing down! Let’s take a journey through her recent roller-coaster ride and see how she’s managed to come out on top once again.
So, here’s the scoop. Lauren Boebert, who you might remember from her razor-thin victory in 2022, has been through a lot lately. She endured a very public and rather humiliating divorce. On top of that, she had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a blood clot.
Talk about a tough year! Many folks thought her political career was in jeopardy when she decided to switch gears and run in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District, aiming to fill the seat of retired Rep. Ken Buck. This move was seen by some as a desperate act, a last-ditch effort to save her career.
BREAKING.🚨
Conservative firebrand @laurenboebert has *WON* her primary race in Colorado 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8TlkAMND4s
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 26, 2024
But here’s the twist: Boebert’s political instincts turned out to be spot on. In a packed field of Republican candidates, she clinched the primary election on Tuesday, securing her spot on the ballot for the November general election. Not bad for someone who was almost written off!
Now, she’s set to face off against Trisha Calvarese, a Democrat who has a background as a speechwriter for the late Richard Trumka. The general election is shaping up to be quite the showdown, but Boebert has some advantages up her sleeve.
🚨BREAKING🚨
Trish Calvarese has just won the special election for Colorado's 4th congressional district, by 3.8%. The district had previously voted for Trump by 19 percentage points in 2020. pic.twitter.com/95hsnwc23U
— Garden State Politics 🌐 📈 (@NJLibCon) June 26, 2024
Let’s rewind a bit. Boebert’s decision to move from her original district to Buck’s came after a tough primary in 2022 and a slew of scandals. According to CBS News, she needed a fresh start, and the Fourth District seemed like the perfect place. It’s a heavily Republican area, which voted for Donald Trump by a whopping 19 percentage points in 2020. That’s a pretty solid base to work with.
Congratulations to @laurenboebert on winning the #CO04 Republican Primary!
Lauren is a strong #AmericaFirst patriot who will continue to work hard for Coloradans in the next Congress and help us #SaveAmerica! 🇺🇸 #EPAC pic.twitter.com/XKkAzggJFa
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) June 26, 2024
Interestingly, Boebert chose not to run for the special election that would fill Buck’s seat for the remainder of his term. Instead, Greg Lopez took that spot as the Republican nominee. If Boebert had gone for the special election, it would have triggered another special election for her own seat in the Third District. Talk about political maneuvering!
Boebert’s victory didn’t go unnoticed. She received big congratulations from her colleague, GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, who also happens to be the founder of E-PAC. With support from within her party and a favorable district, Boebert seems well-positioned for the upcoming general election.