Republican firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert is projected to lose Colorado’s heavily conservative 4th Congressional District to Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral, in a razor-thin race that could trigger a recount.
CNN’s Decision Desk called the race Monday, showing Laubacher leading by just 3,237 votes—48.77% to Boebert’s 47.92%—in a district long considered a GOP stronghold. The upset marks a dramatic reversal for Boebert, who switched districts after nearly losing her Western Slope seat in 2022.
Recount Looms as Campaign Alleges ‘Unusual’ Voting
Boebert’s campaign has signaled it may challenge the results, with attorney and former Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler citing ‘very unusual voting patterns’ and vowing to ensure ‘every legal vote is counted accurately.’ The campaign has not specified the nature of the irregularities.
From Navy Admiral to Democratic Giant-Killer
Laubacher, a first-time candidate and former Republican, leveraged a $13 million war chest—dwarfing Boebert’s $1.2 million—and a centrist pitch on affordability. The 34-year Navy veteran, who served on Biden’s National Security Council, switched parties in 2025, citing the GOP’s direction post-January 6.
The loss deals a blow to Boebert’s combative brand of politics and underscores Republican struggles in a cycle where Democrats have overperformed expectations. Colorado’s 4th District, which voted for Trump by 18 points in 2020, hadn’t elected a Democrat since 2008.
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com — https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/11/lauren-boebert-projected-lose-colorados-deep-red-4th/