Colorado House Republican Ken Buck has hinted the GOP could suffer more resignations after announcing he will step down at the end of the week, further shrinking his party's already wafer thin majority in the chamber.
A special election to replace Buck as representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district will be held on June 25.
Speaking to CNN after his announcement, Buck hit out at what he claimed was growing dysfunction in Congress.
Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) arrives to the House Chambers on February 6, 2024 in Washington, DC.
However, the Republican firebrand won't be able to stand in the June special election to replace Buck unless she steps down from her seat.
Posting on X, former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger said: "By resigning early, Ken Buck is giving an advantage to anyone but Lauren Boebert. »