Incumbent Colorado representative Lauren Boebert’s (R) is in a statistical tie with Democratic challenger, Adam Frisch, in the lead in her reelection race, placing the firebrand lawmaker at risk of losing her seat after one term in Congress, according to a new poll conducted by Keating Research.
The survey found that 47 percent of likely voters indicated support for Boebert, compared to 45 percent who said they would vote for Frisch. But Boebert’s slim lead is within the poll’s 4.4 percentage point margin of error. Additionally, forty-nine percent of respondents indicated an unfavorable view of the Republican lawmaker.
The poll suggests the Democrat and former city council member has built momentum to make the race more competitive. Previous survey from the pollster in July found Boebert leading Frisch by 7 points.
“We are going to beat Lauren Boebert,” Frisch said in a statement touting the new poll. “I’ve believed this since I entered the race, but this poll showing that we are tied makes it even more clear that voters in CO-3 want Boebert’s circus to stop and are looking for a better choice to represent their families, their businesses and their communities,” he added.
Despite the new numbers, the nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report doesn’t rate the race as being competitive, placing the seat as solid Republican.
The poll was conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 2, according to Keating Research.
