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Celebrate Eileen Laubacher's Victory Over Lauren Boebert

Democrat Eileen Laubacher has scored a major victory in Colorado, defeating Republican Representative Lauren Boebert and flipping the state's 4th Congressional District! CNN has projected Laubacher as the winner in one of the most closely watched House races of the 2026 midterm elections, ending Boebert's tenure in Congress after three terms. The result represents another significant Democratic gain as voters across the country reshape the balance of power in Washington.

Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral who served more than three decades in the military, focused her campaign on affordability and the everyday challenges facing Colorado families. Her victory is especially notable because Boebert moved to the more conservative 4th District ahead of the 2024 election after narrowly surviving reelection in her previous district in 2022. Despite winning the new district by more than 11 percentage points in 2024 and receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement in 2026, Boebert was unable to hold onto her seat.

Boebert has been one of the most outspoken members of the House's MAGA wing, frequently drawing national attention for her confrontational political style and staunch support of Trump's agenda. Laubacher's victory marks a major political shift in a district Republicans had considered a stronghold. With approximately 98% of votes counted, Laubacher led Boebert by more than 3,200 votes, demonstrating how competitive the race became even in traditionally Republican territory.

Add your name to celebrate Eileen Laubacher's historic victory over Lauren Boebert, applaud the Colorado voters who helped flip this Republican-held congressional seat, and welcome a new Democratic leader committed to serving working families and bringing fresh leadership to Washington!
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