Ken Buck

Ken Buck, a Republican district attorney from Colorado, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2010 against Democrat Michael Bennet. Despite a strong campaign and gaining significant support within the Republican party, Ken Buck lost the election to Bennet in a closely watched race. Buck's campaign was marked by his staunch conservative views and endorsements from prominent figures such as Sarah Palin and Jim DeMint.

In 2014, Ken Buck was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 4th congressional district. He succeeded Cory Gardner, who vacated the seat to run for the U.S. Senate. Buck's election was part of a significant Republican wave that saw the party gain numerous seats in Congress. Buck ran on a platform of fiscal conservatism and reducing government regulation, attracting voters in a heavily Republican district.

Ken Buck was re-elected in 2016 to the U.S. House of Representatives. Representing Colorado's 4th congressional district, he won by a significant margin against Democratic candidate Bob Seay. Buck's re-election came in the context of a larger national election which saw Republican Donald Trump win the presidency. Buck's campaign focused on continuing his work on reducing government spending and protecting Second Amendment rights.

Ken Buck won his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. Running in Colorado's conservative 4th congressional district, Buck secured a decisive victory over Democratic challenger Karen McCormick. Buck's campaign emphasized his experience and continued commitment to conservative policies, and he remained popular among his constituents despite a challenging year nationally for Republicans.

Ken Buck, serving as a U.S. Representative, voted against both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on December 19, 2019. The articles charged Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to his dealings with Ukraine. Buck, along with most Republicans, opposed the impeachment, arguing that the process was partisan and lacked sufficient evidence. The vote was part of a historic and contentious impeachment process.

Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken Buck was re-elected to a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 elections. Buck, representing Colorado's 4th district, defeated Democratic challenger Ike McCorkle. His campaign focused on economic recovery and personal freedom, key issues during the pandemic. Buck's victory reflected continued Republican support in his district, despite national gains by Democrats.

Following the 2020 presidential election, Ken Buck voted to certify the Electoral College results on January 6, 2021, in contrast to several of his Republican colleagues who objected to certifying the election. Buck faced criticism from some within his party and his constituents, leading to calls for censure from the Colorado GOP. Despite this, Buck maintained his stance, indicating his belief in upholding constitutional processes and respecting voters' decisions.

On November 15, 2021, Representative Ken Buck voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Buck and other conservative Republicans opposed the bill, arguing it represented excessive government spending and went beyond traditional infrastructure needs. The bill, which passed, included funding for roads, bridges, and public transport, but was seen as controversial among fiscal conservatives.