November 13, 2026
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District, denying the nationally prominent conservative a fourth term in the U.S. House.
Boebert’s loss adds another high-profile result to a broader wave of Democratic victories. Known as a MAGA firebrand, she had drawn national attention as one of the House’s most outspoken conservatives.
A third-party libertarian candidate also appeared on the ballot, contributing to the challenge Boebert faced in her bid for reelection. The result puts Laubacher in line to represent the district in the House and ends Boebert’s pursuit of another term.
Boebert’s defeat stands out because of her national profile, extending the political impact of the Colorado contest beyond the district itself. For Democrats, Laubacher’s victory marks another gain in an election that has brought setbacks for Republican incumbents.