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politics20 minutes ago

CNN Projects Laubacher Wins Colorado 4th District, Ending Boebert's Tenure

CNN projects Democrat Eileen Laubacher will defeat incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District, ending the conservative’s tenure. Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral, capitalized on affordability issues and national anti-GOP sentiment. The race was extremely close, with Laubacher holding a narrow lead as of November 9, but CNN’s Decision Desk has called the seat. Boebert, a prominent MAGA figure, had previously clashed with President Trump over campaign alliances and Epstein file releases. This loss marks a significant shift in a district that was previously considered a safe Republican stronghold.

via CNN|

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politics3 days ago•5 min saved

Boebert’s Colorado Seat Remains Uncalled as Laubacher Holds Narrow Lead

Incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert faces a historic challenge in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, where Democrat Eileen Laubacher holds a narrow lead as of Nov. 6. The race, previously considered a safe Republican seat, remains too close to call with over 97% of votes counted. Boebert’s campaign is investigating voting patterns and expects a recount, while Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral, leads by less than one percentage point. The contest reflects broader Democratic gains in Colorado and national midterm trends.

via The New York Times|

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politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Boebert Campaign Demands Recount as Laubacher’s Lead Narrows in Colorado’s 4th District

Incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert is trailing Democrat Eileen Laubacher by less than one percentage point in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, with over 97% of votes counted. Boebert’s campaign is investigating 'unusual voting patterns' and expects a recount, though the current margin exceeds the automatic recount threshold. The race is part of a broader Democratic surge in Colorado, where other Republican incumbents have also lost their seats.

via The Daily Beast|

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politics4 days ago

Colorado’s 4th District race defies expectations as Laubacher holds narrow lead over Boebert

Colorado’s 4th Congressional District remains too close to call, with Democrat Eileen Laubacher holding a narrow lead over incumbent Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. While the district was previously considered a safe Republican seat, Laubacher’s performance has defied expectations, potentially signaling a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. As of the latest counts, Laubacher leads by less than one percentage point, but the race remains unsettled due to outstanding ballots. This contest is part of a broader 'blue wave' in Colorado, where Democrats have won several other races and ballot measures, though the 4th District result could still change as mail-in votes are processed.

via The Colorado Sun|

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politics4 days ago

Colorado’s 4th District race remains too close to call as Laubacher holds narrow lead over Boebert

Incumbent Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert faces a historic challenge in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, where Democrat Eileen Laubacher maintains a narrow lead as votes are still being counted. The race, previously considered a safe Republican seat, has defied expectations with a significant Democratic surge. While Laubacher leads by approximately 1.5 percentage points, Boebert retains strong support in rural counties and is counting on remaining mail ballots to close the gap. Analysts attribute the competitive result to an energized Democratic electorate, lower Republican turnout, and Boebert’s recent friction with President Donald Trump. The outcome remains uncertain, with the district shifting nearly 20 points toward Democrats compared to the 2024 presidential election.

via CBS News|

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politics5 days ago•4 min saved

Laubacher Holds Narrow Lead Over Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District as Count Continues

In Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, Democrat Eileen Laubacher maintains a slight lead over incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert as the race remains too close to call. With approximately 80% of votes counted, Laubacher holds 49.3% to Boebert’s 47.7%, a margin of roughly 5,000 votes. The district, historically solidly Republican, has shifted 20 points toward Democrats compared to the 2024 presidential election. Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral, significantly out-raised Boebert, raising $13.7 million versus Boebert’s $1.2 million. The outcome remains uncertain due to remaining mail ballots, particularly in rural areas where Boebert holds strong support.

via The Colorado Sun|

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