GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Mayor Anna Stout dropped out of the Congressional Democratic primary race on Wednesday, citing Boebert’s decision to switch from CD3 to CD4 as the reason for her decision.
“When I entered this race, my objective was to continue my service to the hardworking people of western and southern Colorado and give them a serious homegrown candidate to represent them, rather than the continuous embarrassment we have experienced for the past three years,” Stout said in a statement Wednesday. “Boebert’s decision to run in a different congressional district altered the landscape of this race, I got in this to remove Boebert from office, and while this wasn’t the way I expected to do that, she is no longer the third Congressional District’s problem.”
Democrat candidate Adam Frisch released a statement Wednesday afternoon in response:
I want to acknowledge Anna Stout’s dedication and service to the people of Grand Junction. She has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring people together to accomplish important goals for her community. The Mayor’s focus on key issues, such as building new housing and expanding childcare opportunities, reflects her deep concern for the well-being of her constituents.
Our campaign remains committed to running a race focused on the critical issues that matter most to the people of this district, not on Team Red or Team Blue but on Team CD3. We are dedicated to safeguarding our precious water resources, protecting our important energy industries, supporting our vital agricultural producers, and preserving our cherished rural way of life that defines the 3rd CD. We will continue to prioritize the needs of our constituents as we work towards a better future for all of us.
Adam Frisch
