CO-GOV: Former Colorado Rep. Greg Lopez (R) running for governor
Former Colorado Rep. Greg Lopez will run for governor in next year’s election, joining a crowded Republican primary to succeed term-limited Democratic incumbent Jared Polis.
“I believe in people over politics,” Lopez says in a campaign announcement video released Monday. “Together, let’s make Colorado a state that we can all be proud of.”
Lopez served for less than six months representing Colorado’s 4th District following his victory in a special election for the seat vacated by Republican Ken Buck. He opted not to run in the regular election last year and was succeeded by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, who switched districts to run for the more conservative seat located in eastern Colorado.
He joins several Republicans who have already declared a run for the seat, including state Sen. Mark Baisley, state Rep. Scott Bottoms and Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. This is Lopez’s third bid for Colorado governor, having unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination in 2018 and 2022.
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