Scott Tipton: Trump-backed five-term Republican lawmaker loses primary to far-right challenger Lauren Boebert – CNNPolitics

“3rd District Republicans have decided who they want to run against the Democrats this November,” Rep. Scott Tipton said in a statement Tuesday evening. “I want to congratulate Lauren Boebert and wish her and her supporters well.” Tipton was widely believed to be the front runner in the race before Tuesday evening. “Congressman @ScottRTipton is …