Lauren Boebert, a Republican Representative, has won the primary election in her newly assigned district in Colorado.
In a fiercely contested primary in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, the Congresswoman managed to emerge victorious against five GOP opponents. Although the win was not without controversy, she is now the favorite to secure the seat in the upcoming general election in November.
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At 10:30 p.m., with 89% of the votes tallied, Boebert emerged victorious with just over 43% of the vote.
During her victory celebration in Northern Colorado, Boebert donned a Make America Great Again cap and sported sneakers bearing the name of Donald Trump. She emphasized the need for a united GOP and stressed the importance of fostering relationships with fellow Republicans to strengthen the party.
She emphasized the importance of getting involved at the local level and reclaiming control of their state. She urged everyone to remain informed and vigilant, never allowing themselves to become complacent. She encouraged them to believe in the power of their voice and vote, stating unequivocally that they do indeed matter.
After the departure of fellow Republican Rep. Ken Buck, Boebert made the decision to run in District 4, despite currently representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The newly vacated seat aligns with her conservative values.
CD4 covers a significant portion of the eastern region of the state, along with Loveland and Windsor in Northern Colorado, and Douglas County in the southern part of the Denver metropolitan area. Douglas County alone accounts for almost 50% of the voters in the district. According to CBS News Colorado Political Specialist Shaun Boyd, Republicans in this region are more mainstream and less inclined towards MAGA.
In Douglas County, Republicans outnumber Democrats by almost two to one. However, in the 2020 presidential election, former President Trump only won the county by a narrow margin of seven percentage points. It is worth noting that Trump lost the state of Colorado by a significant margin of 13 percentage points.
In 2022, Boebert narrowly avoided losing to Democrat Adam Frisch in CD3 and subsequently decided to vacate her seat. She announced in January that she would run in a different district, citing a challenging year for herself and her family, which included going through a high-profile divorce.
Mike Dino, a Colorado Democratic political analyst, credits Boebert’s endorsement from Trump as a significant factor that helped her during her campaign. Boebert had touted this endorsement during her campaign, and it proved to be a valuable asset.
According to Dino, President Trump’s endorsement holds significant weight. “It proved to be extremely valuable for her in the initial stages as it was a considerable risk for her to leave behind her seemingly comfortable 3rd Congressional District and relocate across the Continental Divide,” he stated.
During a recent CBS Colorado debate, Boebert discussed immigration issues extensively, where she argued that undocumented immigrants are overburdening the country’s systems and services and advocated for mass deportations.
During her campaign, one of her frequently repeated lines was, “Deport them all, build the wall,” indicating her strong stance on immigration.
Dick Wadhams, a Colorado Republican political analyst, highlighted that Boebert’s substantial fundraising advantage over her opponents played a crucial role in her success.
According to Wadhams, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert had a significant advantage in this campaign due to two key factors – her financial backing and name recognition as an incumbent congresswoman. Her five opponents did not possess either of these advantages, making the playing field much more diffused and giving her a significant edge in the race.
On Tuesday night, Boebert encouraged her supporters to stay engaged in the presidential campaign, emphasizing that the fight is not over yet.
“We must rally behind President Trump now more than ever and help him win the race, fight for his rightful place in the White House on Nov. 5,” she urged. “There’s still a lot of work to be done, so let’s not slow down or give up.”
At the recent CBS Colorado debate, Boebert’s opponents emphasized their farming and ranching backgrounds, which indirectly pointed out Boebert’s lack of experience in the district. However, Deborah Flora, a conservative radio talk show host and candidate, took a different approach by criticizing Boebert for leaving her neighbors in CD3.
According to Flora, the congresswoman in question prioritizes her national fame over serving the people of Colorado.
Flora criticized Lauren Boebert’s representation, stating that she missed important votes while prioritizing being in front of the camera and being involved in D.C. drama, rather than focusing on providing practical solutions for the people.
At 10:30 p.m., Flora held third place in the primary election with around 13.8% of the votes, while Jerry Sonnenberg claimed second place with about 14.3%. Mike Lynch and Richard Holtorf each garnered 11% of the votes.
According to Dino, it is crucial to take into account the fact that Boebert did not receive over 50% of the votes, which ultimately determines the bottom line.
Greg Lopez, a Republican candidate, emerged victorious in the special election held on Tuesday night for CD4, and he is set to complete the remaining term of Buck. However, the Democratic primary race for CD4 was still undecided as of 9 p.m. Trisha Calvarese held a slight lead with 45%, while Ike McCorkle trailed with 41%.
