‘Election week isn’t finished!’ MAGA loyalist Lauren Boebert hits back after CNN projects loss to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, refuses to concede

Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, a staunch MAGA ally of President Donald Trump, has pushed back after CNN's Decision Desk projected that Democrat Eileen Laubacher would defeat her in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which would end her tenure in Congress.

In a video statement released on X, Boebert refused to concede the race and urged officials to count every vote before declaring a winner. She accused CNN and the Democrats of trying to “prematurely declare victory.” Laubacher, a retired Rear Adm. and former two-star US Navy officer, was leading Boebert by about 3,300 votes on Monday evening, November 9, with 98% of ballots counted. Boebert trailed 48.8% to 47.9%, according to the latest results.

The Associated Press had not yet called the race. “Election week isn’t finished! Let’s finish counting every vote and hearing every voice before declaring anything,” Boebert wrote in the video post.



“There are thousands that still need counting, plus military and overseas votes. Declaring victory now is like icing a cake before it comes out of the oven. While I have you here, I also want to say that I am so grateful to every Coloradan who voted, to my tenacious team who continues to serve and to every volunteer still making calls and knocking doors,” said Boebert.

She added, “Regardless of the final outcome, we will move forward to future victories together. We'll make sure that every eligible vote is counted and every single voice is heard before we take any next steps. Talk to you soon.”

Boebert also pointed to Colorado's election rules, saying “counties still have until November 13th under Colorado law to finish counting and curing every eligible ballot.”

Laubacher, meanwhile, claimed victory on Monday afternoon, a few hours after CNN projected her win. However, she did not cite CNN's projection in her statement.

“This victory is historic. But making history means nothing if we don’t make a difference. My focus is simple: lower costs, protect healthcare, strengthen rural communities, take on corruption in both parties, and hold Washington accountable,” she said.


Laubacher is an Army veteran who served 34 years in the Navy, including as the senior US defense official and defense attaché in India. Earlier, she was with the Biden administration as the National Security Council’s senior director for South Asia.