Democrat Eileen Laubacher Defeats Incumbent Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated Republican Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. The race was officially called by The Associated Press more than a week after Election Day, following extensive ballot counting.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, November 13, 2026 —
Eileen Laubacher, the Democratic challenger, has secured victory over incumbent Republican Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The Associated Press officially called the race more than a week following Election Day, a delay attributed to the extensive counting of ballots.
The outcome marks a significant shift in representation for the district. Laubacher’s win concludes a closely watched contest that garnered considerable attention leading up to and following the general election. The protracted ballot counting process underscored the competitive nature of the race.
Official results confirmed by The Associated Press indicate that Laubacher garnered enough votes to defeat Boebert. The delay in calling the race was a result of the need to process a large volume of mail-in ballots and provisional votes, which are standard procedures in many elections but can extend the reporting timeline, especially in tight contests. As of the final count, Laubacher emerged as the projected winner.
This election cycle saw Laubacher running on the Democratic ticket against Boebert, who was seeking to retain her seat. The final tally required meticulous verification of all cast votes, a process that concluded after the initial Election Day count.
Story summarized from the original created by Scripps News Group on www.wtxl.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
