Rep. Ken Buck Will Not Seek Re-election, Citing GOP's Denialism of 2020 Presidential Election Results and Jan 6th Insurrection Claims

Amidst GOP internal chaos and disputes over the 2020 election denial, Buck testifies against Trump's disqualification from 2024 ballot in a 14th Amendment lawsuit. Notably, Buck's retirement announcement follows Kay Granger's, who shares Buck's opposition to the party's hardline conservatives.

Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing the GOP's denial of the 2020 presidential election results and the January 6th insurrection.
Buck testified against former President Donald Trump’s disqualification from the 2024 ballot in a 14th Amendment lawsuit in Colorado, criticizing the House select committee on the Capitol riots.
In a video announcement, Buck condemned many Republican leaders for 'lying to America', referring to their claims that the 2020 election was stolen and minimizing the severity of the January 6th Capitol attack.
Buck's and Rep. Kay Granger's retirement announcements reveal a growing division within the GOP, with both representatives being in opposition to the party's hardline conservatives and Trump's influence.
Buck's decision to retire has been influenced by his concerns about the GOP's election denialism and his disillusionment with political gridlock in Congress.