Oh nice Ken Buck is resigning next week.

in ken •  8 months ago 

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The House majority is now down to 218-213. Republicans can only afford to lose two votes now.

House vacancies aren't filled until a special election. In Colorado the parties each nominate the candidate for the special election. The governor sets the date.

Lauren Boebert is planning to run for his seat in November. I wonder if Republicans will choose her. If they do and she wins, then her current seat will become vacant.

I wouldn't count on a Democratic pickup. The fourth district is heavily Republican. It is why Boebert is planning to switch districts.

(Reminder for Ukraine aid unfortunately that a discharge petition needs a hard 218 votes regardless of vacancies. Though there are other potential measures that only require a simple majority)

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