Rep. Lauren Boebert has expressed concern about the timing of the special election set for June 25 to fill Rep. Ken Buck’s soon-to-be-vacated seat in Colorado’s 4th congressional district. This date coincides with the GOP primary in which Boebert, having recently moved districts, is a contestant. During a discussion on X Space with fellow Republicans, she highlighted the potential voter confusion this scheduling could cause.
Boebert, embroiled in a competitive primary in her new district, criticized the simultaneous scheduling of the primary and the special election, labeling it as confusing and suggesting it might benefit from more deliberate planning. The decision, made by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, aims to economize by holding both elections on the same day, a point Boebert sarcastically questioned.
The choice of nominees for the special election rests with local party officials, a situation that has sparked additional debate among Republicans. Boebert and others, including Rep. Matt Gaetz and the recently expelled Rep. George Santos, voiced concerns over the implications of this process, with Gaetz notably calling it “crazy banana republic” behavior.
Boebert stressed the importance of selecting a special election candidate who is not involved in the primary to prevent unfair advantages and avoid triggering another special election in her district. She remains in discussions with the vacancy committee to ensure a fair and equitable resolution.
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