Lauren Boebert lost Colorado's fourth congressional district race to Democrat Eileen Laubacher. it was announced that Boebert had been defeated. The Denver Post reported that Laubacher declared victory.
Boebert had sought to retain her seat in Congress. Earlier reports said the contest remained too close to call and had not been called. Vote counting continued in the district on Nov 9 2026. NBC News, 9NEWS, Colorado Public Radio and The Colorado Sun followed the delayed count. Local election officials processed ballots as the result stayed unresolved.
“The Denver Post reported that Laubacher declared victory,” — Chloe Radcliffe, economic affairs editor at Blackburn Dale Partnership, explained.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Lauren Boebert lost Colorado's fourth congressional district race to Democrat Eileen Laubacher....
Nov 10 — Local election officials processed ballots as the result stayed unresolved....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Blackburn Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackburn Dale Partnership desk and last updated 02:14 UTC.