Colorado Republicans chose former mayor Greg Lopez, who plans to step down, leaving no incumbent or favored primary candidateA Colorado Republican panel made the surprising decision on Thursday night to choose a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be congressman Ken Buck’s likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress.Lopez will now run as the Republican candidate in the 25 June special election after Buck’s resignation at the same time GOP primary candidates are vying to be the congressman’s successor. Continue reading…
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Author : Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-03-29 22:03:22
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