CNN projects Boebert loses Colorado House seat to Democrat Eileen Laubacher

CNN projects that Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her re-election race in Colorado's 4th Congressional District to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, a retired two-star U.S. Navy rear admiral ¹. Boebert has been one of President Trump's most outspoken allies in the House ¹.

As of Monday afternoon, 98 percent of the votes were counted. Laubacher led 48.8 percent to 47.9 percent, according to Newsweek ¹. Newsweek said it had asked both candidates for comment and had not reported a reply ¹.

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A close race in a Republican district

The race was one of the last uncalled contests in the state. On Thursday, Colorado Politics reported that Laubacher led by 3,069 votes, down from 3,406 a day earlier ². It was the only Colorado congressional race still uncalled at that point ².

The district is generally considered safely Republican. Two years ago Boebert won it by about 11 points, and Trump carried it by more than 18 ². In 2024 she beat Democrat Trisha Calvarese, 53.6 percent to 42.4 percent ¹.

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Laubacher is 58 and a former National Security Council official ². Colorado Politics also noted that Boebert's campaign had alleged "unusual voting patterns." The article did not explain the claim, and this brief has not confirmed it ².

This is a CNN projection, not a final result. Votes are still being counted, and the race has not been certified ¹².

Part of a wider Democratic wave

The loss comes nearly a week after midterms in which Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate, Newsweek reported ¹. Democrat James Talarico won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, and Democrat Annie Andrews won one in South Carolina ¹. Several key Senate and House races remain undecided ¹.

Boebert was first elected in November 2020 from Colorado's 3rd District. She later switched to the 4th District, which leans more heavily Republican ¹. She drew national attention for heckling President Biden during his 2022 State of the Union address ¹.

A break with the White House on Epstein

In November 2025, Boebert was one of four House Republicans who defied the White House and signed a discharge petition. A discharge petition forces a floor vote when leaders refuse to hold one. This one was to release Justice Department files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ¹.

The effort helped lead to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed on November 19, 2025 ¹.

In May 2026, Trump suggested Boebert should face a primary challenge after she campaigned for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Massie had clashed with Trump over his One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Epstein files. Massie later lost his primary to Ed Gallrein, whom Trump endorsed ¹.

anybody who can be that dumb deserves a good Primary fight.

Boebert answered on X that she wasn't offended and that she knew the risks of standing by her friend ¹.

I was, and will be, America First, America Always, and MAGA.

What happens next

Counting continues, and Colorado's results must be certified before they are official ¹². The projection puts Democrats one seat closer to a House majority that will oversee the Trump administration starting in January ¹. Several other House and Senate races are still uncalled ¹.

The Record

1. Nov 19, 2025Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act after a discharge petition that Boebert signed ¹.
2. Nov 3, 2026Midterm election day; Boebert's race stayed uncalled as Laubacher held a slim lead ².
3. Nov 6, 2026Colorado Politics reported Laubacher led by 3,069 votes, down from 3,406 the day before ².
4. Nov 9, 2026CNN projected Laubacher the winner, leading 48.8% to 47.9% with 98% counted ¹.

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<h2>CNN projects Boebert loses Colorado House seat to Democrat Eileen Laubacher</h2> <p><em>By The GOP Files Campaign Desk. This article first appeared on <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/story/cnn-projects-boebert-loses-colorado-house-seat-to-democrat-eileen-laubacher">The GOP Files</a> on Monday, November 9, 2026.</em></p> <p>CNN projects that Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her re-election race in Colorado&#39;s 4th Congressional District to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, a retired two-star U.S. Navy rear admiral . Boebert has been one of President Trump&#39;s most outspoken allies in the House .</p> <p>As of Monday afternoon, 98 percent of the votes were counted. Laubacher led 48.8 percent to 47.9 percent, according to Newsweek . Newsweek said it had asked both candidates for comment and had not reported a reply .</p> <h2>A close race in a Republican district</h2> <p>The race was one of the last uncalled contests in the state. On Thursday, Colorado Politics reported that Laubacher led by 3,069 votes, down from 3,406 a day earlier . It was the only Colorado congressional race still uncalled at that point .</p> <p>The district is generally considered safely Republican. Two years ago Boebert won it by about 11 points, and Trump carried it by more than 18 . In 2024 she beat Democrat Trisha Calvarese, 53.6 percent to 42.4 percent .</p> <p>Laubacher is 58 and a former National Security Council official . Colorado Politics also noted that Boebert&#39;s campaign had alleged &quot;unusual voting patterns.&quot; The article did not explain the claim, and this brief has not confirmed it .</p> <p>This is a CNN projection, not a final result. Votes are still being counted, and the race has not been certified .</p> <h2>Part of a wider Democratic wave</h2> <p>The loss comes nearly a week after midterms in which Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate, Newsweek reported . Democrat James Talarico won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, and Democrat Annie Andrews won one in South Carolina . Several key Senate and House races remain undecided .</p> <p>Boebert was first elected in November 2020 from Colorado&#39;s 3rd District. She later switched to the 4th District, which leans more heavily Republican . She drew national attention for heckling President Biden during his 2022 State of the Union address .</p> <h2>A break with the White House on Epstein</h2> <p>In November 2025, Boebert was one of four House Republicans who defied the White House and signed a discharge petition. A discharge petition forces a floor vote when leaders refuse to hold one. This one was to release Justice Department files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .</p> <p>The effort helped lead to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed on November 19, 2025 .</p> <p>In May 2026, Trump suggested Boebert should face a primary challenge after she campaigned for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Massie had clashed with Trump over his One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Epstein files. Massie later lost his primary to Ed Gallrein, whom Trump endorsed .</p> <blockquote><p>anybody who can be that dumb deserves a good Primary fight.</p><p>&mdash; Donald Trump, President, Republican</p></blockquote> <p>Boebert answered on X that she wasn&#39;t offended and that she knew the risks of standing by her friend .</p> <blockquote><p>I was, and will be, America First, America Always, and MAGA.</p><p>&mdash; Lauren Boebert, U.S. Representative, Republican-Colorado</p></blockquote> <h2>What happens next</h2> <p>Counting continues, and Colorado&#39;s results must be certified before they are official . The projection puts Democrats one seat closer to a House majority that will oversee the Trump administration starting in January . Several other House and Senate races are still uncalled .</p> <p><em>Read the original, with every source linked, at <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/story/cnn-projects-boebert-loses-colorado-house-seat-to-democrat-eileen-laubacher">thegopfiles.com</a>. Republished under The GOP Files' <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/republish">free republishing terms</a>.</em></p> <img src="https://thegopfiles.com/api/rp/cnn-projects-boebert-loses-colorado-house-seat-to-democrat-eileen-laubacher.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="border:0;width:1px;height:1px">

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Sources

1. Newsweek, “Lauren Boebert, Trump Ally, Loses Colorado House Race, CNN Projects” (2026-11-09). newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-house-results-midterm-elections-
2. Colorado Politics, “Eileen Laubacher maintains lead in latest 4th CD election results” (2026-11-06). coloradopolitics.com/2026/11/06/laubacher-maintains-lead-in-

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