By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice
Colorado’s 3rd District on the Western Slope is one of eight nationally to have received a ratings change from Cook Political.
The seat is presently held by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, but is an open seat in the general election as Boebert vies for election in the 4th District. Democrat Adam Frisch and Republican Jeff Hurd are their parties’ nominations for the 3rd District seat.
Cook Political moved the seat from lean Republican to likely Republican, improving the chance Republicans will hold the seat in November.
“Nothing is going right for Adam Frisch,” said National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman Delanie Bomar. “While Frisch is floundering, momentum is on our side as Republicans are all hands on deck to send Jeff Hurd to Congress this November.”
The other districts to have a ratings shift included seven total in Alaska, California, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio and Texas.
NEW @CookPolitical: eight House rating changes, as Dems' overall prospects brighten. Full analysis by @ercovey: https://t.co/eSGEIlAGDi pic.twitter.com/xlu30u1uaK
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) September 6, 2024