Thursday 10 November 2022 03:05 AM Democrat Adam Frisch leads gun-toting pro-MAGA Republican Lauren Boebert by ... trends now
Rep. Lauren Boebert was trailing her Democratic opponent by just dozens of votes late Wednesday as returns continued to come in for her unexpectedly close race.
Boebert, an ardent Trump loyalist who owns a gun-themed bar in Colorado, was trailing Democrat Adam Frisch by just 73 votes with 95 per cent vote in, according to returns Wednesday evening.
That had the two tied at 50-50, with dueling interpretations of the outstanding vote. Much of the vote comes from Democratic-leaning counties, local affiliate 9NEWS reported, however same-day votes in Pueblo counted were expected to boost Boebert – leaving the likely winner up to speculation.
The defeat of the high-profile lawmaker, who is a lightning rod in Congress, would have been one of the biggest shocks out of Tuesday's elections.
The race put Boebert, one of the most high-profile and confrontational House conservatives, against a businessman and former city councilman from liberal Aspen.
Aardent Trump loyalist Lauren Boebert (pictured) is facing a nail-biting race to keep her seat in the House as it has become increasingly clear her Democratic opponent made unexpected gains
Frisch and Boebert were tied at 50-50 late Wednesday
At one point Frisch's lead was down to 73 votes
Frisch pleaded with party donors and influencers to contribute to his uphill race during the campaign, even as it failed to register in computer polling sites. Frisch accused Boebert of fueling 'angertainment' and pledged a more centered style.
'I spent 10 months trying to convince donors and journalists and political strategists everywhere that there was a path forward,' Frisch said Wednesday.
'And people started to believe it a little bit a month ago, and people believed that a lot four hours ago.' To Frisch, it wasn't a surprise.
'I have this calm belief that that 40% of the Republican Party wants their party back.,' he told the AP.
'We will have this victory,' Boebert declared at her own election night event.
A Donald Trump loyalist, Boebert has established herself as a national lightning rod in her first term.
She has slammed President Biden's approach to inflation, crime, dependency on foreign oil, and border policy.
Boebert owns a gun-themed bar in Colorado
Boebert backed Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, has blasted mask mandates, and has repeatedly gone after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Democratic candidate for the Third Congressional District for Colorado Adam Frisch was hopeful he could sway voters
Her midterm election prospects in Colorado's mostly rural 3rd Congressional District seemed boosted by redistricting that made the district more Republican.
The race was still too close to call late Wednesday.
