Longmont is now in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, which is represented by U.S Rep. Joe Neguse, a Lafayette Democrat. For a decade Longmont has been part of the 4th District in Weld County and represented by Republican Ken Buck.
The move last week to shift Longmont to the 2nd District by the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission received mixed reviews by local political parties.
Boulder County Democratic Party Chairman Raffi Mercuri said Longmont has long been unrepresented by Buck.
“I think it’s a great move. I want to really express my gratitude to the commission where just 12 average citizens go through public comments and emerge to express the will of the people,” Mercuri said. “Joe Neguse will be a much better representative than Ken Buck.”
The Boulder County Republican Party said in a statement that it appreciates the work the commission did to keep communities together.
“However, our Longmont members are understandably disappointed to be moved to CD2, as it shifts them into a heavily favored “D” district, and they will miss the representation they have had for the last decade,” according to the statement.
The GOP was happy with the commission’s decision to move Dacono, Firestone, Frederick and Mead into the newly created 8th Congressional District. “We will continue to support our like-minded neighbors in Weld and Broomfield counties to expand our conservative voice,” the Boulder County GOP stated.
The Colorado Supreme Court must approve the redrawn congressional maps. Neither Buck nor Neguse could be reached for comment.
