Updated at 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Republican Congressman Ken Buck is leaving office early. He made the announcement via email Tuesday.
“It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado’s 4th District in Congress for the past 9 years,” Buck said in a statement. “I want to thank them for their support and encouragement throughout the years. Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week. I look forward to staying involved in our political process, as well as spending more time in Colorado and with my family.”
Talking to reporters, Buck expressed frustration with the way this Congress has operated. “This place just keeps going downhill. And I don’t need to spend my time here.”
Last November, Buck said he would not seek reelection but at the time he indicated he planned to serve out his remaining term. In his email, Buck said his last…
