Colorado Congressman Ken Buck announced his resignation from Congress this week, leaving his seat in the 4th Congressional District vacant. A special election will be held in June to fill the seat, coinciding with Colorado’s primary elections for House races. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who represents the 3rd Congressional District, stated that she will not be a candidate in the special election as she plans to serve out the end of her current term in Congress. Buck’s decision to resign has sparked criticism, with Boebert calling the incoming representative a “lame duck” on day one due to the short remaining term.
The special election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District will take place from March 22 until late June, resulting in a new representative to serve out the remainder of Buck’s term. Governor Jared Polis ordered the special election to be held on June 25, coinciding with primary elections for House races in the state. The timing of Buck’s resignation has raised concerns about the impact on the House Republican majority, with Boebert expressing her commitment to continue delivering on her constituents’ priorities while also running for the seat in November’s general election.
Colorado has had only one other recent special election, when Rep. Jack Swigert was elected and then died, leading to the election of Rep. Daniel Schaefer to serve out his term. The upcoming special election in the 4th Congressional District will determine the new representative who will take over Buck’s seat until the end of the term. Boebert’s decision not to run in the special election has left the field open for other candidates to compete for the position, with the outcome having implications for the House Republican majority and the representation of Colorado in Congress.
The resignation of Congressman Ken Buck and the upcoming special election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District have brought attention to the process of filling vacant seats in Congress. Buck’s decision to step down has prompted discussions about the impact on the representation of Colorado in the House of Representatives and the potential consequences for the House Republican majority. The special election in June will be closely watched as voters in the district select a new representative to serve out the remainder of Buck’s term, setting the stage for the general election in November.
With Rep. Lauren Boebert opting out of the special election to replace Ken Buck in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, the field is open for other candidates to compete for the seat. The timing of Buck’s resignation and the subsequent special election have raised questions about the continuity of representation in Congress and the potential challenges facing the incoming representative. As Colorado prepares for the special election in June, the focus will be on selecting a candidate who can effectively represent the interests of the district and contribute to the national political landscape.
