Boebert and Calvarese to Debate Economic Issues

Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert is set to face her Democratic opponent Trisha Calvarese in a debate focusing on business and economic issues. The debate will take place on September 3 in Roxborough Park, making it the only planned meeting between the two candidates in Colorado‘s 4th Congressional District.

This district includes Douglas County, parts of Larimer and Weld Counties, and the Eastern Plains. Both Boebert and Calvarese are vying for the seat that was previously held by Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, who stepped down in March.

The upcoming debate is sponsored by the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation along with Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette. Political reporter Ernest Luning will moderate the event, which is scheduled during the group’s luncheon meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be hosted at The Club at Ravenna, located at 8285 Dante Drive, south of the Chatfield Reservoir.

To attend, guests must purchase a $35 ticket by August 21, which includes lunch.

Boebert, who previously served in the Western Slope-based 3rd Congressional District, relocated to Windsor in Weld County earlier this year to run in the more Republican-friendly 4th District. Calvarese, who worked as a speechwriter for the AFL-CIO and the National Science Foundation, returned to Colorado from the East Coast to care for her ailing parents, who both passed away last fall.

The district is considered highly Republican by national election forecasters, but Calvarese believes she can overcome the odds. She points to positive feedback from local voters and her primary campaign experiences as indicators of her chances.

A spokesperson for Boebert’s campaign expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming debate, highlighting her success in supporting small businesses and securing key infrastructure projects for Colorado.

Calvarese, on the other hand, emphasized that voters have a choice between two distinct candidates. She noted that many families and small businesses in Colorado are struggling with rising costs and emphasized the need for a representative who listens to their concerns.

As ballots are set to be mailed out to Colorado voters starting October 11, both candidates are gearing up for a crucial election season.