U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert won the Republican primary in a U.S. House race that she jumped into last year.
Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert , right, is greeted by a supporter during a primary election watch party Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Windsor, Colo. won the Republican primary in a U.S. House race that she jumped into last year, surviving a scandal over a video of her at a Denver theater and accusations of carpetbagging after fleeing what could have been a tough reelection bid in her current district.
Boebert entered her election night party in the evening toting a pair of reflective gold sneakers sold by former President Donald Trump and a white “Make America Great Again” hat with Trump's signature etched across the bill. The seat opened up after former Republican Rep. Ken Buck resigned from Congress. A special election was also being held Tuesday to fill the remaining months of Buck’s term, with Republican Greg Lopez, a former mayor of the city of Parker, favored to beat a Democrat and third-party candidates.
The final straw for some Republicans was a recent email calling people celebrating Gay Pride Month “godless groomers.” The state party's account on the social platform X also posted: “Burn all the #pride flags this June.” As in the 4th District, the winner of the Republican-friendly 5th District will be favored in the general election.
The primary winner will likely benefit from a windfall of support from the National Republican Campaign Committee, which is intent on defending the party's thin House majority.
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