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HASC Strategic Forces Chair Lamborn Won’t Seek Reelection

HASC Strategic Forces Chair Lamborn Won’t Seek Reelection
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, Colorado 5th District congresman, is briefed by Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, July 15, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), chair of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, said Friday he will not seek reelection this November.  Lamborn has represented Colorado’s 5th district since 2007, which is now home to U.S. Space Command headquarters, and has been a strong proponent of hypersonic weapon development and nuclear modernization initiatives, to include the sea-launched nuclear cruise missile program (SLCM-N). The Colorado Republican announced his decision during an appearance on Richard Randall’s radio show on Friday, and it…

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