Ken Buck

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Ken Buck

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 16, 1959 (Age: 67)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Ken Buck holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law. He began his career in public service, working on the Iran-Contra investigation and later serving as a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. Buck then became Chief of the Criminal Division for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, where he spent over a decade. He transitioned to the public sector, serving as District Attorney for Weld County, Colorado, before entering electoral politics.

Political Ideas

Ken Buck's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of fiscal conservatism and socially traditionalist views. He advocates for tax cuts and opposes increased government spending, yet he diverges from typical Republican orthodoxy by supporting robust antitrust measures against tech giants. His stance on social issues, including staunch opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, juxtaposes with his advocacy for free market healthcare. Buck's rejection of the scientific consensus on climate change and his controversial actions, such as refusing to prosecute a rape case, further complicate his ideological profile.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Colorado's 4th congressional district election

216,024 votes (60.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Colorado's 4th congressional district, 2020

285,606 votes (60.10%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 4th congressional district results, 2018

224,038 votes (60.60%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 4th congressional district, 2016

248,230 votes (63.50%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 4th congressional district, 2014

185,292 votes (64.70%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Colorado

824,789 votes (46.40%)

Loss

Winner: Michael Bennet

Colorado Republican primary election

209,638 votes

Win