Colorado Congressional District 3 Faces Change as Lauren Boebert Shifts to New Seat

For the past four years, Colorado’s largest congressional district has been represented by Republican Lauren Boebert, known for her controversial presence. Boebert has recently made headlines for incidents ranging from heckling President Joe Biden to personal controversies linked to her attendance at a musical performance in Denver.

With Boebert now running for a congressional seat on the other side of the state, voters in her current district are contemplating a shift in political representation. Paula Bush, a Republican voter residing in New Castle, expressed a wish that Boebert’s controversies hadn’t occurred but emphasized the importance of evaluating her voting record. “I have to look at her voting record, what she’s done for me, and the communities on the Western Slope,” said Bush.

Boebert narrowly secured her re-election two years ago, with the contest marking the closest congressional race nationwide in 2022. The district, encompassing western and southern Colorado, includes communities from Pueblo and Grand Junction to Aspen. Despite paper predictions of a Republican advantage, the race remains competitive.

This election cycle, Boebert is pursuing a bid in a more conservative district, leaving candidates like Caleb Waller, who is running for a state house seat, relieved. “She had a 98 percent constitutional voting record. But her lack of professionalism has caused massive problems in this district,” Waller commented, voicing support for this year’s Republican nominee, Jeff Hurd, whom he describes as “a breath of fresh air.”

Both Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch, who almost defeated Boebert previously, are campaigning on altering the district’s political rhetoric. Frisch, a businessman, has advocated for unity and noted the change in political dynamics with Boebert’s departure. “It’s a different race now,” Frisch stated, expressing confidence in his electoral chances despite the competition.

Democratic voter Willow Brotzman noted the party’s optimism with Vice President Kamala Harris at the ticket’s top and Frisch’s continued strong presence in the race. “It definitely changes it…but I think he can still pull it off,” Brotzman remarked.

Conversely, Nicholas Krick, an unaffiliated voter from Garfield County, remained indifferent to Boebert’s absence. “Good or bad, people like drama,” he said, while admitting a likelihood of abstaining from voting in the congressional race due to disillusionment with national politics.