Laubacher ousts Rep. Lauren Boebert, a MAGA stalwart
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th District, according to AP projections. The race highlights a shift in political alignment as Laubacher, a former Republican, successfully campaigned on national security experience.
Why it matters
The loss of a high-profile MAGA stalwart in a safe Republican district signals potential shifts in voter sentiment and party loyalty within the US electorate.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a MAGA stalwart, has narrowly lost her re-election campaign to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, The Associated Press projected Friday.
With 99% of the vote counted, Laubacher — a former Republican — led Boebert by just under 0.9%, putting her clear of the state’s automatic recount threshold of half a point.
The result ends a tumultuous three terms for Boebert, a conspiracy theorist who ran for Congress as the co-owner of a gun-themed bar and grill in the mountain town of Rifle, Colorado, and reveled in the notoriety she found in Washington.
Boebert, 39, has served in the House since 2021. She quickly positioned herself as one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies in the chamber, becoming one of the GOP members who objected to certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win and joining the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus.
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