Boebert switches congressional districts to one more favorable to Republicans
by Sarah Fortinsky - 12/27/23 10:20 PM ET
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) announced Wednesday that she would run to represent her state’s 4th Congressional District, opting to avoid a rematch with Democratic opponent Adam Frisch, whom she narrowly defeated in the 2022 midterms.
In switching districts, Boebert has a better chance at remaining in Congress, and Republicans a better shot at keeping both districts.
Boebert, a fiercely conservative lawmaker, currently represents the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+7. In the 4th Congressional District, Boebert is running for the most conservative seat in the state, with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+13. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who has said he will not run for reelection, currently holds the seat.
In response to Boebert’s announcement, the Cook Political Report shifted her district from a “toss up” to a “lean Republican.”
“Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the 2024 Republican nomination to represent Colorado’s Fourth Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. It’s the right move for me personally, and it’s the right decision for those who support our conservative movement. This is the right move for Colorado. For us,” Boebert said in a video announcement on Facebook.
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