One of the Republicans challenging U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in Colorado's primary election has asked TV and radio stations to stop airing the incumbent's campaign ads, charging they contain "outrageously false and defamatory" statements.
State Rep. Dave Williams told Colorado Politics he's also filing a criminal complaint with District Attorney Michael Allen, calling for an investigation into whether Lamborn's attack ads violate a Colorado law that prohibits "knowingly or recklessly" circulating false information meant to influence an election.
Lamborn's campaign went on the air last week with radio and TV ads that say Williams was "fired" by former President Donald Trump's Colorado campaign. The TV ad also claims the three-term state lawmaker sponsored legislation to divert funds from law enforcement to organizations that support abortion and defunding the police.
Calling the ads' claims a "bald-faced lie," Williams accused the eight-term congressman of attempting to deflect attention from his record and an ongoing ethics investigation into allegations Lamborn misused his office for personal gain.
"We intend to have these false ads taken down and for Lamborn to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," James T. Cook, the Williams campaign's attorney, said in a statement.
A spokeswoman for Lamborn's campaign declined to comment.
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