What is Lauren Boebert Height and Weight? The American politician stands tall at 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and weighs 59 kg (130 lbs). Aside from Lauren Boebert height and weight, we will also look at her biography, including her age, education, early life, career, net worth, parents, siblings, husband, and children.
Lauren Boebert Biography
Lauren Boebert is an unorthodox American politician and member of Colorado’s 3rd congressional district since January 2021. Boebert is known for her staunchly conservative positions on issues including gun rights, immigration, and environmental sustainability – we will delve into her life and career here.
Age
Lauren Boebert is currently 36 years old. She celebrates her birthday on the 5th of December every year.
Early Life and Education
Lauren Opal Roberts was born December 15, 1986, in Altamont, Illinois to Shawn and Shawnna Roberts and raised in Rifle in western Colorado. Boebert attended Rifle High School but dropped out prior to completing her senior year, later receiving her GED and briefly attending community college before dropping out again.
Career Boebert began her professional life working in fast food restaurants before opening Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado – making headlines for its policy to allow both employees and customers to openly carry firearms in the restaurant. Boebert herself became an advocate of gun rights by speaking out against Democratic proposals for gun control measures.
Lauren Boebert Political Career
Boebert made her initial entrance into politics through activism against gun control. She spoke at rallies and events supporting gun rights and opposing gun control measures. In 2019, Boebert made headlines when she launched her bid for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district seat against incumbent Republican Scott Tipton, running as a more conservative candidate than him to gain representation for gun rights, immigration enforcement measures, and opposition to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Boebert’s campaign gained steam when she received support from conservative firebrand and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Boebert went on to defeat Tipton in the Republican primary, garnering 54.6% of votes cast; later facing off with Diane Mitsch Bush she ultimately prevailed by receiving 51.3%.
Controversies
Boebert has not been immune from controversy during her term in office. One major point of contention came about following the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol when she refused to go through metal detectors that had been installed as part of new security protocols at House chamber entrances following the Jan. 6th insurrection. Boebert claimed they violated her Second Amendment rights, thus opting out from complying with them; she eventually received a fine of $5,000 for breaking House rules regarding the use of firearms on Capitol grounds.
Boebert has come under scrutiny for her comments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been highly critical of public health measures like mask mandates and has encouraged individuals to defy them. Furthermore, Boebert expressed doubt about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, prompting some critics to accuse her of spreading misinformation that puts public health at risk.
Lauren Boebert reportedly possesses an estimated net worth of $200,000. Her primary source of income comes from being a member of the U.S. House of Representatives; this salary reportedly comes to roughly $174,000 per year. Additionally, Boebert generates income through Shooters Grill restaurant which has become popular with conservatives and gun enthusiasts.
Lauren Boebert Personal Life
Lauren Boebert married Jayson Boebert after meeting at work. Together they have four sons. However, Jayson Boebert has also been embroiled in controversy after multiple arrests for domestic violence and other offenses.
Boebert’s parents, Shawn and Shawnna Roberts, also found themselves embroiled in controversy following their arrest for drug possession in 2019. Boebert has spoken openly about her difficult upbringing – her parents’ struggles with addiction as well as poverty and homelessness were among many challenges she experienced – using these experiences as fuel for her political career and advocacy for conservative values.
Boebert is an ardent Christian and has openly discussed it publicly. Additionally, she is actively involved with several charitable organizations and causes including supporting military veterans and providing aid to families affected by natural disasters.
