Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) announced Wednesday that she would run to represent her state’s 4th Congressional District, opting to avoid a rematch with Democratic opponent Adam Frisch, whom she narrowly defeated in the 2022 midterms.
In switching districts, Boebert has a better chance at remaining in Congress, and Republicans a better shot at keeping both districts.
In response to Boebert’s announcement, the Cook Political Report shifted her district from a “toss up” to a “lean Republican.”
“Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the 2024 Republican nomination to represent Colorado’s Fourth Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. It’s the right move for me personally, and it’s the right decision for those who support our conservative movement. This is the right move for Colorado. Since the first day I ran for public office, I promised I would do whatever it takes to stop the socialists and communists from taking over our country. That means staying in the fight,” she stated.
Boebert accused “Hollywood elites and progressive money groups” of trying to “buy” her current district after Frisch brought in a large amount of campaign money this year, the Daily Caller reported. According to Federal Election Commission filings, Frisch has raised a total of $7.8 million this year and has $4.3 million cash on hand.
In addition, Hurd has reported raising just under a half million dollars since his August campaign launch and has $355,900 in the bank.
According to FiveThirtyEight’s survey compilation, a recent poll had Frisch beating Boebert by 2 points, while a poll from earlier this year had the two running neck-and-neck.
In her Facebook video, Boebert said she plans to move to the 4th district soon, which is on the opposite side of Colorado. The Daily Caller noted that Buck’s district leans heavily Republican, so she will not have as difficult a time of winning his seat.