On Tuesday, it was announced that Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, with a reelection campaign on the horizon, underwent emergency surgery for a blood clot in her leg and has been diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare vascular disorder in which an artery compresses a vein the pelvis.
"Yesterday afternoon, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg.
After undergoing a CT Scan, doctors found an acute blood clot and diagnosed her with May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a rare condition that disrupts blood flow," Boebert's campaign said in a statement.
"Doctors recommended and scheduled a surgery, which was successfully completed this morning, to remove the clot and insert a stent that will address the Congresswoman's symptoms," the statement said.
However, a statement added, "After taking time to rest as recommended by doctors, she is expected to make a full recovery with no significant concerns for her long-term health and no hindrance to her ability to perform her duties as a Congresswoman."
Boebert is currently seeking a third term.
Republicans currently have one of the smallest House majorities in history and it is unclear if Boebert will be back in Washington, DC.
"I'm looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado," Boebert said.
Another tough battle that Rep. Boebert has had to face has been for reelection. In a move that Boebert previously called a 'swampy backroom deal', Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo), whose seat she's trying to fill, announced he would be leaving Congress early in November.
Given these circumstances, there will be a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of Buck's term which will be held the same day as the primary for the full term.
Boebert won reelection in her current district by a slim margin in 2022 and the outcome of this special election will dictate if she will remain in Congress.
