A well-known Colorado Republican may run to unseat Lauren Boebert in 2022

A well-known Western Slope Republican may launch a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert next year.

State Sen. Don Coram, of Montrose, told The Colorado Sun’s political newsletter, The Unaffiliated, that he has been contacted by multiple people who want him to run against the 3rd Congressional District incumbent from Garfield County.

“I’m considering all options,” Coram said.

The timing would make sense for Coram, who is heading into the final year of his first term as a state senator. He can’t run for reelection because of redistricting.

Coram was drawn into the same district as Republican Sen. Bob Rankin, of Carbondale. Since Rankin’s term doesn’t end until January 2025, he will keep the seat. Coram’s only options to stay in the legislature are to run for a House seat, which is unlikely, or move into a new Senate district, which it’s too late to do.

Coram, who has a reputation as a moderate and often works with Democrats at the state Capitol, said “it’s a time that we need to think about our state and our nation.”

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2021/12/10/don-coram-lauren-boebert-primary/