Boebert Trails in Colorado’s 4th District as Count Nears Completion
The race in Colorado’s 4th congressional district remains tight, with Democrat Eileen Laubacher leading 48.8% to Boebert’s 47.9% as 97% of ballots are counted.
Key points
- Eileen Laubacher leads with 48.8% of the vote, Boebert holds 47.9%.
- About 97% of ballots counted; roughly 12,000 votes remain.
- Attorney Scott Gessler says returns trend toward Boebert, narrowing margin.
- Boebert’s campaign alleges election fraud and calls for transparent counting.
- Recount expected if margin stays under one percentage point.
Lauren Boebert Trails in Colorado’s 4th District as Vote Count Nears Completion
Attorney Scott Gessler, representing Rep. Lauren Boebert’s re‑election campaign, said the team is “investigating some very unusual voting patterns” as the race remains close.
Democrat Eileen Laubacher, a retired two‑star United States Navy rear admiral, leads with 48.8 percent of the vote while Boebert holds 47.9 percent in Colorado’s 4th congressional district.
According to NBC News, an estimated 97 percent of ballots have been counted with roughly 12,000 votes still outstanding as of 7:30 a.m. ET on Friday.
Gessler stated that “ballot returns have been trending in Congresswoman Boebert’s direction, consistently lowering the margin under one percentage point” and that the contest is expected to proceed to a recount.
The Boebert campaign has also alleged election fraud in the contest.
The campaign emphasized that every legal vote must be counted accurately, fully, and transparently.
Your questions, answered
Who is leading in Colorado’s 4th District race?
Democrat Eileen Laubacher is leading with 48.8% of the vote.
What is the status of the vote count?
Approximately 97% of ballots have been counted, with about 12,000 votes still outstanding.
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