Lauren Opal Boebert (born December 15, 1986) is an American politician, businesswoman, and gun-rights activist. She is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado since 2021.
Lauren Boebert | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado | |
Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Greg Lopez |
Constituency | 4th district |
In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Scott Tipton |
Succeeded by | Jeff Hurd |
Constituency | 3rd district |
Personal details | |
Born | Lauren Opal Roberts December 19, 1986 Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (2006–2008) Republican (2008–present) |
Spouse(s) |
Jayson Boebert
(m. 2007; div. 2023) |
Children | 4 |
Signature | |
Website | House website |
Boebert has said things before that are thought to show belief in QAnon. This is a widely discredited theory.[1][2] She said later that she was "not a follower" of QAnon.
References
change- ↑ Bowman, Bridget (June 30, 2020). "Colorado Rep. Scott Tipton ousted in primary by gun rights activist". Roll Call. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ↑ Paul, Jesse (June 30, 2020). "Lauren Boebert beats U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton in Republican primary". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.