Rep. Lauren Boebert’s attempt to switch congressional districts in Colorado to ones more favorable to Republicans might not yield the results she hopes for, as indicated by a recent straw poll.
Boebert, presently in her second term, ranked fifth in a candidate poll for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District seat, which is currently held by retiring Rep. Ken Buck (R).
Her entry into the crowded primary race in the largely conservative district led many to speculate that it was a strategic move to mitigate the possibility of a loss in the more competitive 3rd District. In the 2022 election, she had only secured victory there by a narrow margin of 546 votes. Additionally, she was already contending with a primary challenge in that district, and there were anticipations of a rematch against Democrat Adam Frisch, who had amassed a larger campaign fund than her, as reported by Newsweek.
Polling against Frisch had her trailing by a couple of points.
A straw poll conducted among 100 Republicans during the debate indicated that she faces a formidable challenge in securing the nomination compared to her opponents. Some of her rivals have deep roots in the district, having spent their entire lives there and currently holding positions in Colorado’s legislature representing various parts of the district.
During a debate in Fort Lupton on Thursday night, Boebert openly acknowledged that she recognized the need to garner the support of voters in the 4th District. “I am here to earn your support and your vote,” she said. “This is not a coronation.”
Newsweek added: “She got 12 votes in the poll, according to The Denver Post. With 22 votes, Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg won the poll. State Representative Mike Lynch came in second with 20, conservative radio host Deborah Florida came in third with 18, and State Representative Richard Holtorf came in third with 17.”
Boebert announced her decision to switch districts in December, calling it a “fresh start” after her divorce.
“It’s the right move for me, and it’s the right decision for those who support our conservative movement. This is the right move for Colorado for us,” said Boebert. “2024 is going to be tough, we cannot lose the third, and Colorado’s fourth district is hungry for an unapologetic defender of freedom with a proven track record of standing strong for conservative principles. We have to protect our majority in the House, win the Senate, and win the presidency.”
