In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado has vehemently denied claims that his early resignation from Congress is aimed at sabotaging fellow Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert's chances in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Buck, who previously announced that his current term would be his last, stunned his colleagues by revealing that his resignation will be effective on March 22, triggering a special election on June 25 to temporarily fill the vacant seat.

Boebert, who had criticized the move, accusing establishment Republicans of attempting to "rig" the election where she claimed to be in the lead by 25 points, received a response from Buck on Friday. In an interview with the Colorado Sun, Buck dismissed the claims as "ridiculous" and clarified that he is not providing any advantage or disadvantage to any candidate in the race for his seat.

According to the Colorado Sun, Buck's decision to leave Congress early stemmed from his frustration with the gridlock in Congress and a desire to advocate for election reforms to improve the quality of candidates in office. "I want to be a voice for change in our system," Buck emphasized. He also highlighted that the timing of his resignation was strategically planned to coincide with Colorado's June 25 primary, a move intended to save taxpayer dollars.

Boebert, on the other hand, announced on Wednesday that she will not participate in the special election to fill Buck's vacant seat. She voiced her concerns about confusing voters and leaving the 4th District without representation for over three months, emphasizing that the district deserves better. Boebert currently represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District but decided to run for reelection in the 4th District, where a higher number of Republicans reside.

The decision to not compete in the special election could be seen as a strategic move by Boebert, especially after Adam Frisch, a Democrat, came within a margin of just 546 votes of defeating her in the 2022 midterm election. With her focus on retaining her current seat and continuing to deliver on her constituents' priorities, Boebert is determined to earn the votes of the people of Colorado's 4th District who have shown their hunger for a true conservative representation.

As the special election approaches and uncertainty looms, the Republican Party in Colorado's 4th Congressional District will be closely watching the race unfold in the coming months. With Buck's departure narrowing the GOP majority, the outcome of this special election holds significant implications for the political landscape in the district and beyond.