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Democrat Eileen Laubacher defeated Republican Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District race.
Laubacher won the close race against incumbent Boebert in a district that has long favored Republicans. Laubacher is a retired two-star Navy rear admiral who worked on the National Security Council during the Biden administration.
What the reports agree on
- Eileen Laubacher defeated Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District race. Guardian World, The Hill, ABC News, CBS News
- Laubacher is a Democrat and Boebert is a Republican. The Hill, ABC News, CBS News
- The district has long favored Republicans. Guardian World, The Hill
- Laubacher is a retired two-star Navy rear admiral. Guardian World, CBS News
- Laubacher worked on the National Security Council during the Biden administration. Guardian World, CBS News
- Boebert moved from Colorado’s 3rd District to run in the 4th District in 2024. Guardian World, CBS News
Where reports differ
- Guardian World describes Laubacher as defeating Boebert by less than one percentage point; CBS News says about 1% separated the candidates when the race was projected. CBS News
Reported by one outlet
- The Associated Press projected Laubacher as the winner on Nov. 13, 2026. ABC News
- Boebert will not return to Congress for a fourth term. ABC News
- Decision Desk HQ rated the seat likely Republican before Election Day. The Hill
- CBS News says the final votes were tallied more than a week after Election Day. CBS News