Lauren Boebert set to debate Democratic challenger as re-election bid heats up
Littleton, Colorado - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert will soon debate her Democratic challenger as she continues her long battle for re-election in her new district.
Boebert is preparing to debate first-time Democratic candidate Trisha Calvarese on September 3 at The Club at Ravenna, where the two will discuss business and economic issues.
In January, Boebert announced that she would be abandoning Colorado's 3rd District – which she represented since 2021 – to run for re-election in the more MAGA-friendly 4th District.
She and Calvarese recently won their respective primary races, each scoring their party nominations.
Calvarese also notably managed to pull in more than $750,000 in the month following her win.
The 4th District is considered by many pollsters to be safe for Republicans, but Calvarese – who was raised in the district – believes she may have created a path to victory with her impressive fundraising haul.
Internal polls are currently showing her "within striking distance" of Boebert.
In a statement, Boebert's campaign said she is "looking forward to discussing her proven track record as a strong legislator for small businesses."
Calvarese said she hopes voters will look past party labels, put "Main Street over the extreme," and believes "there will be a clear contrast" when they hit the debate stage on September 3.
Calvarese will soon set out on a 21 County Tour throughout the state of Colorado to speak with voters while Boebert has been focusing much of her time on helping Donald Trump run for presidential re-election in November.
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