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Colorado's 4th District House race remains undecided as vote count nears completion

Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher are locked in a close contest with 99% of ballots tallied, according to Associated Press data.

By Sanjay Suresh · Published · 3 min read
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The brief

Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher are locked in a close contest with 99% of ballots tallied, according to Associated Press data.

The story

The contest for Colorado's 4th Congressional District is still unresolved as vote counting continues into the early hours of November 5. The Associated Press reported that 99% of the votes have been counted, leaving the race too close to call at this stage.

Current tallies show Democratic candidate Eileen Laubacher, a retired two‑star United States Navy rear admiral, with 49.2% of the vote, while Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert holds 47.7%. The narrow margin reflects a competitive environment in a district that has drawn national attention.

Boebert, who was first elected to the House in 2020, has been described in coverage as a former strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, though she has occasionally diverged from his positions in recent years. Laubacher entered the race as a political newcomer with a military background, positioning herself as a fresh alternative for voters.

A closer look

Analysts cited by the source have not yet issued a definitive projection, noting that the remaining uncounted ballots could still influence the final outcome. Both campaigns have urged supporters to await the official certification of results before drawing conclusions.

The race is part of the broader 2024 midterm elections, where control of the U.S. House of Representatives remains uncertain. Observers will continue to monitor the final vote count in Colorado's 4th District as a potential indicator of broader electoral trends.


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