Boebert, Lauren

Lauren Boebert represents Colorado's 4th congressional district as a Republican, having previously served the state's 3rd district from 2021 to 2025. Before entering Congress, she worked in various roles including as an assistant manager at McDonald's and in the natural gas and pipeline industries. In 2013, she and her husband opened Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, a restaurant where staff members were encouraged to carry firearms openly. The restaurant operated at a loss in its final years and closed in 2022. Boebert won her initial House seat in 2020 by defeating a five-term incumbent in the primary, and secured reelection in 2022 by a narrow margin of 546 votes before switching districts to win again in 2024.

In Congress, Boebert serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and several subcommittees focused on energy policy, regulatory affairs, and government efficiency. She is a member of the conservative Republican Study Committee and the Freedom Caucus, where she served as communications chair beginning in January 2022. She also participates in the Second Amendment Caucus, reflecting her strong advocacy for gun rights. Her legislative priorities include energy policy, rural development, and healthcare reform, with 42 sponsored bills to her name.

Boebert is known for her strong conservative positions on multiple issues. She has supported former President Donald Trump and his claims regarding the 2020 election, voting to overturn its results during the Electoral College count. She opposes green energy transitions, COVID-19 mandates, abortion, and same-sex marriage. As a self-described born-again Christian, she has advocated for increased religious influence in government. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she defied state closure orders by reopening her restaurant for dine-in service, resulting in a temporary suspension of her food license.