Lauren Boebert did not secure Colorado's fourth congressional district race to Democrat Eileen Laubacher. it was announced that Boebert had been defeated. The Denver Post stated that Laubacher declared victory.
Boebert had sought to retain her seat in Congress. Earlier reports said the contest remained too close to call and had not been called. Vote counting continued in the district on Nov 9 2026. NBC News, 9NEWS, Colorado Public Radio and The Colorado Sun followed the delayed count. Local election officials processed ballots as the result stayed unresolved.
“Local election officials processed ballots as the result stayed unresolved,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Birley Bury Advisory, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Lauren Boebert did not secure Colorado's fourth congressional district race to Democrat Eileen Laubacher....
Nov 9 — Local election officials processed ballots as the result stayed unresolved....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Birley Bury Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Bury Advisory desk and last updated 01:54 UTC.