“Seat-Warming” GOP Rep Sworn-In For Brief Term

Playbook reports:

The newest member of the House, Rep. Greg Lopoz (R-Colo.), is destined for a truly obscure congressional trivia question.

He was sworn in yesterday for a term that will last less than six months, warming the seat for Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), who is likely switching districts pending November’s election.

But his vote counts the same as any other member’s, and Speaker Mike Johnson might need it as soon as tomorrow — when a vote on holding AG Merrick Garland in “inherent contempt” is expected to hit the floor.

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Colorado Republican Greg Lopez sworn in to complete remainder of resigned Ken Buck’s term (via: @eluning) https://t.co/XC79YRG94l

— Colorado Politics (@colo_politics) July 9, 2024

Gov. @JaredPolis (D) is America’s first openly gay man elected governor. He married his longtime partner Marlon Reis while in office. GOP candidate Greg Lopez has said it’s time Colorado has “a real First Lady again.” Lopez said that’s not homophobic. #copolitics pic.twitter.com/TIzEmbCo0M

— Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) May 4, 2022