Incumbent advantage isn't always a sure thing in Colorado politics

Incumbent advantage isn't always a sure thing in Colorado politics

DENVER — There’s something to be said about being the incumbent, something about having a political record to stand on or funding to run a campaign that makes it easier to be reelected.None of that, however, means the incumbent is unbeatable in Colorado. Case and point: Lauren Boebert.The political newcomer was virtually unknown in 2020 when she was able to defeat Congressman Scott Tipton, who had held the seat for 10 years prior to Boebert.Repu…