Today, Colorado is hosting non-presidential primaries alongside a special election in the 4th congressional district to fill the seat left vacant by former GOP Rep. Ken Buck in March. This event marks a significant moment in Colorado's political landscape.
Following Buck's resignation, two distinct elections were set in motion. One aims to determine who will serve the remainder of Buck's term in Congress, while the other focuses on electing a representative for the upcoming full term. Both races are crucial and are being closely monitored by political observers.
In the special general election, the Republican nominee is Greg Lopez, a seasoned businessman and former mayor of Parker, Colorado. Lopez is up against Trisha Calvarese, a former AFL-CIO speechwriter and political operative who is also vying for the full term. The 4th district, which encompasses the eastern part of Colorado, traditionally leans Republican and is anticipated to maintain its GOP allegiance in the upcoming elections.
Notably, Lopez is not participating in the Republican primary for the next term, where a fierce competition is unfolding.
Meanwhile, Rep. Lauren Boebert, who narrowly secured reelection in the 3rd district in 2022, is facing another tight race. Boebert made the strategic decision to shift her candidacy to the 4th district following Buck's resignation, a move that aligns her with a more favorable Republican stronghold. Despite being a controversial conservative figure, Boebert emerged as a prominent candidate in the race to succeed Buck. She managed to secure the top spot on the GOP nominating convention ballot with 41% of the vote and has garnered an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
