Lauren Boebert hits back after CNN projects shock midterm defeat in district she switched to for safety

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10 Nov 2026 • 3:21 PM MYT
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Lauren Boebert hits back after CNN projects shock midterm defeat in district she switched to for safety

  • CNN projected Democrat Eileen Laubacher, a retired Navy Rear Admiral, as the winner over Republican Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.
  • Boebert disputed the early projection, stating that Colorado law allows counties until November 13 to finish counting and curing all eligible ballots.
  • With an estimated 98 percent of votes counted, CNN reported Laubacher leading Boebert 48.8 percent to 47.9 percent.
  • Critics celebrated the reported outcome online, citing Boebert's strategic move to a safer district and past high-profile controversies.
  • Laubacher's campaign focused on local economic and affordability issues, whereas Boebert's tenure in the House was marked by frequent party tensions.

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