DENVER — U.S. Rep. Ken Buck said Thursday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2022.
In a tweet, Buck, a Republican from Windsor who represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, said he was "humbled by the interest and support."
I am humbled by the interest and support I have received to pursue a potential Senate bid, however I will not be running for U.S. Senate in Colorado.
— Ken Buck (@BuckForColorado) January 29, 2021
I look forward to continuing to serve and represent the wonderful people of Colorado’s Fourth District in Congress.
In December 2020, Buck also announced he would not being seeking a second term as Colorado GOP chairman, at the time saying in a statement he feels he can “fight for our state and conservative values in other capacities."
Buck is serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives after defeating Democrat Ike McCorkle in the 2020 election.