Lauren Opal Boebert, also known as Lauren Boebert, is an American politician, businesswoman, and gun rights advocate.
Since 2021, she serves as the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
From 2013 to 2022, Boebert owned Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, where she promoted open carry of firearms by employees.
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- Full name: Lauren Opal Boebert
- Stage name: Lauren Boebert
- Date of Birth: December 19, 1986
- Age: 37 years old.
- Birthplace: Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: 1.52 m
- Parents: Shawna Roberts Bentz
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Jason Boebert
- Children: Kaydon Boebert
- Relationship: None
- Net worth: $26 million
early life
Boebert was born on December 19, 1986, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, to 18-year-old Shawna Roberts Benz. The identity of her father is unknown.
Although professional wrestler Stan Lane was initially suspected to be her father, two DNA tests proved otherwise.
Benz brought Boebert from Florida to Colorado when she was 4 to live with her boyfriend. She later moved back to Florida with another boyfriend and then back to Colorado with a man who became her stepfather.
educate
Boebert dropped out of high school in 2004 during her senior year to have a child. In 2020, just before her first primary run, she earned her GED.
Profession
After high school, Boebert worked as an assistant manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Rifle, a job that influenced her views on the need for government assistance.
After marrying Jayson Boebert in 2007, she began working for a natural gas drilling company and eventually became a pipefitter doing pipeline construction and maintenance.
In 2013, Boebert and her husband opened Shooters Grill in River, Colorado, claiming she obtained a concealed-carry permit after a man was killed near her restaurant. However, later reports indicated the man died of a drug overdose elsewhere.
Bombers also operates another restaurant, Smokehouse 1776. Boebert has opened and sold other restaurants over the years. Shooters Grill faced financial losses in 2019 and 2020. In 2017, a food poisoning outbreak at a fair related to Shooters Grill and Smokehouse 1776 affected 80 people.
Boebert also reopened Shooters Grill in violation of state orders in protest of COVID-19-related business closures and faced penalties from local authorities. Ultimately, Shooters Grill closed in 2022 when the new owner chose not to renew the lease.
In September 2019, Boebert gained national attention when he challenged Beto O’Rourke at an Aurora town hall meeting over a gun buyback program and assault rifle ban.
She later opposed a gun ban in Aspen’s city hall, which was eventually passed. In December 2019, Boebert organized the “We Won’t Comply!” rally against Colorado’s red flag law, with security provided by the American Patriots Three Points militia.
She also launched a campaign for Congress in Colorado’s 3rd District, criticizing members of the “Squad” and positioning herself as a conservative alternative. Boebert’s move was seen as an attempt to mobilize Republican voters during a slow election cycle.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @repboebert
- Facebook account: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert
- Twitter: @LaurenBoebert
Personal life
Boebert lives in Silt, Colo., with her husband, Jayson Boebert. They have four sons and one grandson. Boebert said her mother influenced her decision to become a mother when she was 18.
Jason was arrested and convicted for harassment and assault against Boebert in February 2004. Prior to opening their restaurant, Shooters Grill, Jason worked in the oil and gas industry and continued to work in the industry even after they opened their restaurant.
net worth
U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has a total net worth of $26 million and earns $4 million annually from her businesses and investments.
