Baumgardner Calls on Democrats to Ensure Rural Colorado Has a Voice in Washington

DENVER— State Rep. Randy Baumgardner called on Democrats to support redistricting maps that will ensure rural Colorado will have a voice in Washington, D.C.

Each of the six maps proposed by Democrats would split the current Third Congressional District, which covers the Western Slope, in a West to East line between Mesa County and Montrose County. The maps would also split Northern Colorado between two congressional districts, literally drawing a line through the center of Larimer County. The maps in some cases would go as far as to include the suburban Arapahoe County in the Fourth Congressional District.

Baumgardner, R-Rifle, released the following statement regarding the Democrat’s proposed redistricting maps:

“I am very disappointed that the Democrats are insisting to carve up rural Colorado for their own political gain.  I am proud to stand with Republicans as we fight to ensure rural Colorado will retain its voice in our nation’s capital.” 

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