In brief: Lauren Boebert narrowly lost her re-election bid in a conservative Colorado district to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, a retired rear admiral in the Navy, according to The Associated Press. Laubacher was leading by more than 3,000 votes when the race was called. Democrats outspent Republicans by more than 23 to 1, pouring more than $7 million in ads into the district, according to AdImpact. Boebert said she called to congratulate Laubacher and hinted she would not be retreating from public life.
Key questions
How much did Democrats spend on ads in the Boebert race?
Democrats spent more than $7 million on ads in the district, outspending Republicans by more than 23 to 1, according to AdImpact.
Who is Eileen Laubacher?
Eileen Laubacher is a Democrat and retired rear admiral in the Navy who defeated Lauren Boebert in the Colorado House race.
What did Lauren Boebert say after losing her re-election race?
Boebert posted a video on X saying she called to congratulate Laubacher and stated, ‘This is not the last you’ll be hearing from me.’
Source: The New York Times — Lauren Boebert Loses Re-election Bid in Colorado House Race to Eileen Laubacher. Also reported by The New York Times, CBS News, Fox News, NBC News, thehill.com, Breitbart News Network.
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Lauren Boebert, Eileen Laubacher, Colorado, House elections, Election 2026
