Colorado Governor Sets Special Election Date, Boebert Responds After Abrupt Buck Resignation

Rep. Ken Buck is stepping down before his term ends, triggering a special election.

Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks during a news conference with the House Freedom Caucus at the U.S. Capitol on March 10, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Colorado’s governor has scheduled a special election for a congressional seat after the abrupt resignation of Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) has said she’s not sure she will participate.

After Mr. Buck announced on March 12 that he was resigning effective March 22, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said that the special election to fill the upcoming vacancy will take place on June 25.