Colorado Congressional Races to See Increased Competition

Democrats are targeting key districts as November 2026 midterm elections approach across Colorado.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Elections

Colorado Congressional Races to See Increased Competition

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Colorado congressional races in District 4 and District 5 are becoming increasingly competitive ahead of the November 2026 midterm election. Democrats are investing record funding to appeal to a large population of unaffiliated voters.

Why it matters

The shift is driven by urban growth in El Paso County and voter concerns over the financial impact of Donald Trump's policies. These factors are challenging traditional GOP strongholds in areas that have historically leaned Republican.

Polling indicates 57% of voters feel Trump policies left them worse off, while unaffiliated voters now account for approximately 50% of the electorate in District 4 and District 5. Democrats are leveraging this by targeting urbanizing areas in El Paso County.

The players

Jeff Crank

He is a U.S. Representative who won his seat in Congressional District 5 by 14 points in 2024.

Lauren Boebert

She is a U.S. Representative who won her race in Congressional District 4 by 12 points in 2024.

Eileen Laubaucher

She is a political candidate who has raised $14 million for her campaign.

Donald Trump

He is the current President of the United States whose policies are a focal point of voter financial sentiment.

The details

Democrats are pouring record amounts of capital into these contests, with Eileen Laubaucher raising $14 million compared to $1.2 million by Lauren Boebert. While District 5 has never elected a Democrat and District 4 has elected only one in 56 years, shifting voter motivation is tightening the margins.

Congressional District 4 has elected one Democrat in the last 56 years ending in 2026.
Jeff Crank and Lauren Boebert won their respective seats in 2024.
The midterm election is scheduled for November 2026.
Democrats may hold supermajorities in the state legislature starting in 2027.

Political Context

The push for supermajorities follows a pattern set by recent high-stakes legislative sessions where party platforms heavily emphasize direct financial impacts on households. Opposition groups argue these spending levels represent an overreach that does not reflect the long-term conservative values of the rural Eastern Plains and Douglas County.

The outcome of these races could determine whether Democrats secure a supermajority in the state legislature by 2027, directly affecting local policy and tax regulation. Residents should prepare for heightened political advertising and potential changes in local legislative priorities following the November election.

The takeaway

Voters are increasingly signaling that economic concerns are overriding traditional party loyalties in typically safe districts. Residents should monitor shifts in voter registration and local polling data to understand how these competitive margins may reshape regional governance.