Ben Higgins won over Lauren Bushnell on The Bachelor this spring.
But will he be able to win over voters in Colorado?
That’s the question many are now wondering after The Colorado Independent reported this week that Higgins is “seriously considering a run” for a seat in the Colorado House of Representatives to represent House District 4.
And we know exactly what you’re thinking:
Huh? What? Higgins is a reality star! What possible experience does he have running for office?
Who would possibly vote for such a candidate?
We really wish the answer was no one. Tragically, however, we know that isn’t the case.
Higgins, a software consultant who got engaged to Bushnell in March, has even launched a website (BenHigginsforColorado.com) to rally local supporters.
He has his eye on a contested seat currently occupied by Speaker Pro Tem Dan Pabon, a Democrat who was recently arrested for suspicion of DUI on St. Patrick’s Day.
One would think that has to hurt his chances of re-election.
Moreover, Republicans in Higgins’ district have already nominated Willie Pinkston to run against Pabon.
But check this out:
Pinkston told The Independent that he “definitely plan[s] on stepping aside” if/when Higgins decides to run.
“I’d be happy to. He’s got name recognition … we’d love to support him since he wants to run and is capable,” Pinkston said to the newspaper.
As those who watch The Bachelor online found out this year, Higgins is committed to Bushnell.
Yet he won’t commit at the moment to making this political run.
“Whatever lies ahead, love, grace, and hope are ideals that guide my life. I will take them with me into my next adventure,” Higgins said in a statement to The Independent.
“Lauren and I aren’t sure yet what that will be, but in terms of representing House District 4, Willie Pinkston is an amazing person and any decision I make regarding entering the race will be based on what is best for Willie, his family and for Lauren and me.”
In other words: the guy is totally running.
