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GOP Shake-up: Ken Buck's Early Resignation Rocks House Republicans

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House GOP faces turmoil as Rep. Ken Buck announces early departure, shrinking majority. What's the impact on upcoming elections? Find out here!

In a surprising move, Republican Representative Ken Buck has announced his early resignation from Congress, further diminishing the House GOP majority. Buck's departure will trigger a special election in Colorado's 4th congressional district, adding to the uncertainty in the political landscape. Known for his defiance within the party, Buck's exit signals potential upheaval and leaves questions lingering about the impact on future legislative decisions.

With Buck's departure set for next week, the GOP majority will be narrowed to a slim margin of 218-213, highlighting the fragility of party lines in the House. This unexpected development comes amidst growing tensions and divisions within the Republican ranks, setting the stage for potential power struggles. As the house of representatives braces for change, political analysts are closely monitoring the implications of Buck's early retirement on upcoming key votes.

Buck's decision not to seek reelection highlights a trend of high-profile Republican resignations, with a notable impact on the party's dynamics. As the GOP navigates through a challenging period, the upcoming special election will serve as a litmus test for the party's strength and unity in the face of ongoing internal debates. Buck's departure adds further complexity to an already tumultuous political climate, leaving both parties on edge as they strategize for the future.

In a parallel development, Rep. Lauren Boebert's decision not to pursue the special election nomination to replace Buck raises speculation about the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the repercussions of Buck's early exit reverberate across party lines, creating ripples that could shape the course of future congressional debates. The imminent special election on June 25 will be pivotal in determining the direction of Colorado's 4th congressional district, adding another layer of intrigue to an already eventful political season.

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House GOP majority to shrink as Rep. Buck plans early resignation (Axios)

House GOP majority to shrink as Rep. Buck plans early resignation · What he's saying: "Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week ...

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Ken Buck Teases More Republican Resignations Are Coming (Newsweek)

A special election to replace Buck as representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district will be held on June 25. Speaking to CNN after his announcement, ...

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Ken Buck leaves House, blasting 2024 as 'the worst year' to serve in ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

FILE - Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, stops to speak with a reporter, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington ...

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How Buck's early retirement is a problem for Boebert (The Hill)

Buck announced in November he would not be seeking reelection in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which captures the eastern portion of the state. But he ...

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Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, further narrowing GOP ... (kmmo.com)

Buck frequently defied his own party, and his departure will further narrow the House Republicans majority to a margin of 218-213. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ...

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GOP to lose another representative as Ken Buck announces ... (The San Joaquin Valley Sun)

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has announced his retirement from Congress next week, expediting his previously announced departure at the end of his current term.

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Republican Rep. Ken Buck is exiting Congress early, further eroding ... (AOL)

Republican Rep. Ken Buck will resign from Congress at the end of next week, further shrinking the GOP's already razor-thin majority.

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Ken Buck announces early departure from Congress (Longmont Observer)

Republican Congressman Ken Buck announced that he will resign from his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives effective March 22.

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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON REP KEN BUCK'S RETIREMENT ... (Congressman Ted Lieu)

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) from ...

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Republican Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing ... (KUNC)

Republican Rep. Ken Buck has announced that he'll resign next week, narrowing his party's razor-thin House majority and scrambling the already heated GOP ...

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Lauren Boebert won't pursue special election nomination to replace ... (The Colorado Sun)

A woman in heels and a cowboy hat talks to a crowd. An American flag U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks to voters in Douglas County on Feb. 23, 2024. (Olivia Sun, ...

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert blasts Ken Buck's resignation, says she ... (The Denver Post)

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will not seek the nomination for the special election in the 4th Congressional District to replace resigning Congressman Ken Buck, ...

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Ken Buck set to leave Congress early; Lauren Boebert not running ... (Pueblo Chieftain)

Rep. Ken Buck is leaving Congress later this month. Here's what to know about the special election to replace him, and whether Lauren Boebert will run.

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Five Other House Republicans Could Resign After Ken Buck (Newsweek)

Some Republicans oppose Donald Trump's presidential bid, meaning they could resign from Congress.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert says she won't pursue special election for ... (9News.com KUSA)

Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert slams Ken Buck for stepping down from his U.S. House seat, will skip the special election and focus on the ...

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Boebert Opts Out of Special Election to Focus on Colorado Primary (The New York Times)

Lauren Boebert's decision will protect the House Republicans' razor-thin majority, but it could make her pursuit of the new seat more challenging.

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Rep. Ken Buck announces resignation (WesternSlopeNow)

Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday he's resigning effective March 22. Rep. Buck previously announced in November 2023 he would not be seeking a sixth term in ...

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Rep. Ken Buck will leave office before the end of March. Here's ... (The Coloradoan)

Colorado's 4th Congressional District Republican Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday that he will leave Congress before the end of the month.

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How Ken Buck's Retirement Puts Lauren Boebert's House Seat In Peril (Forbes)

Boebert called Buck's early retirement a “swampy backroom deal to try to rig an election.”

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Here's how the special election to replace Ken Buck will work in ... (Colorado Newsline)

Colorado voters in the 4th Congressional District will vote in two separate elections on June 25: the congressional primary for November's general election, ...

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Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early (Colorado Public Radio)

The Republican congressman wasn't running for reelection, but now his seat will come open early.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert won't run in Colorado special election to finish ... (CBS News)

Colorado will have a special election in June to fill the CD4 seat currently occupied by Rep. Ken Buck, and Lauren Boebert will not be in the running ...

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