Eileen Laubacher Defeats Lauren Boebert in Colorado Congressional Race

Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher defeated incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert in the race for Colorado's 4th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race on November 14, 2026, with Laubacher receiving 48.8% of the vote to Boebert's 47.9%.

Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral and former Republican, ran as a moderate alternative and significantly out-raised the incumbent, collecting $13.7 million compared to Boebert's $1.2 million. Her victory marks only the second time a Democrat has won the district since 1973, contributing to broader Democratic gains in the state's congressional delegation.

Boebert's campaign struggled in a district that heavily favored Republicans and Donald Trump. Her reelection bid was hampered by legal issues involving her son and personal controversies, including a theater incident involving vaping and groping. While Donald Trump endorsed Boebert as a "MAGA Warrior" shortly before the election, he had previously criticized her as "dumb" and "weak-minded."