Laubacher Leads Boebert in Colorado 4th District

Democrat Eileen Laubacher holds a narrow lead over Representative Lauren Boebert with 98 percent of votes counted.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Elections

Laubacher Leads Boebert in Colorado 4th District

Democrat Eileen Laubacher called victory in the Colorado 4th Congressional District race on Monday, leading Representative Lauren Boebert 48.8 percent to 47.9 percent with 98 percent of votes counted. CNN has projected Laubacher to win the race.

Why it matters

The tight margin places the outcome of a closely watched House seat in Colorado in question as the count nears completion. Boebert has asked that every vote be counted before a result is declared.

With 98 percent of votes counted, Laubacher leads Boebert 48.8 percent to 47.9 percent in the Colorado 4th Congressional District. The remaining 2 percent of ballots had not been reported in the source data, and the final margin is not yet confirmed.

The players

Eileen Laubacher

Democrat who called victory in the Colorado 4th Congressional District race on Monday, leading in the count with 48.8 percent of the vote.

Lauren Boebert

Republican Representative for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, trailing Laubacher with 47.9 percent of the vote and calling for every ballot to be counted.

The details

Laubacher called victory on Monday, and CNN projected her as the winner. Boebert posted on X on Tuesday asking that every vote be counted before a result is declared. Newsweek reached out to Boebert's campaign and congressional office for comment.

Monday: Laubacher called victory in the race.
Tuesday: Boebert posted on X urging that all votes be counted.

Political Context

Close House races like this one often take several days to finalize as remaining ballots are counted, a pattern seen in the 2020 House contests. Boebert's call for every vote to be counted reflects the standard push by trailing candidates to ensure all ballots are included before a result is certified.

Voters in Colorado's 4th Congressional District are waiting on the final count to confirm who will represent them. The outcome will determine which candidate takes the seat.

The takeaway

Close races can shift as late ballots are counted, so checking official results before drawing conclusions is important for understanding the final outcome.