Colorado GOP Rep. Scott Tipton defeated in primary upset
By Tal Axelrod - 06/30/20 11:31 PM EDT
Gun rights activist Lauren Boebert defeated Rep. Scott Tipton (R) in a Republican primary, delivering a surprise upset over the five-term lawmaker.
Boebert gained national recognition for her ownership of Shooters Grill, a restaurant that drew headlines for allowing its waiting staff to openly carry firearms.
Colorado's 3rd District, which spans from northwest of the state to the southeast plains, is 99 percent rural and leans Republican. It last elected a Democrat in 2008 before then-Rep. John Salazar (D) was ousted in 2010 by Tipton.
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Boebert, who is often pictured toting a gun on her hip, ran to Tipton’s right, casting herself as someone who “believes in personal freedom, citizen rights, and upholding the Constitution of the United States†and is an “avid supporter†of the president.
“There is a battle for the heart and soul of our country that I intend on helping win,†she says on her campaign website. “I’m running for Congress to stand up for our conservative values, address our current representatives’ failed promises, and put far-left Democrats back in their place.â€
In November, Boebert will face off against former state Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush (D), who prevailed in the Democratic primary on Tuesday.
President Trump congratulated Boebert on her win, saying in a tweet, "Congratulations on a really great win!"
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I am a mother to 4 boys. My husband and I are raising them to be strong men! I refuse to send my children into a socialist nation. Their freedom IS my motivator! Threaten the liberty of Americans, and I'll be there to hold you accountable! #USHouse #CO03 #HellNObeto @BetoORourke
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