Former Colorado governor Bill Owens endorses Lauren Boebert's GOP primary challenger
Republican Jeff Hurd won support for his primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert this week from former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens.
Owens, the state's only GOP governor elected in the last 50 years, cited the Grand Junction attorney's character, values and integrity in his endorsement.
Boebert, a Silt Republican, is seeking a third term representing the sprawling 3rd Congressional District. She's facing challenges from two Republicans and two Democrats, including Adam Frisch, the former Aspen City Council member who came within fewer than 600 votes of beating her last year in the closest House race in the country.
“I am proud to endorse Jeff Hurd for US Congress for the 3rd district," Owens said in a statement. "Jeff is a man of character. He is a hardworking, smart and sincere leader who will deliver for the district. He will fight for our agricultural community and ranchers, to protect our Colorado water, to combat inflation, and push for our energy independence."
Added Owens: "Values, integrity and principled leadership matter, and Jeff will never let us down.”