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Democrat Eileen Laubacher claims victory in Colorado District 4; incumbent Lauren Boebert eyeing recount
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat Eileen Laubacher is declaring victory over incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, with only a narrow margin separating the two candidates.
- Laubacher has attended new-member orientation in Washington, D.C., signaling her confidence in winning the seat, while Boebert has not conceded and is considering requesting a recount.
- Colorado law mandates an automatic recount if the margin is less than 0.5% of the winning candidate's total votes, but candidates can also request recounts at their own expense outside this threshold.
- Election officials emphasize the security and transparency of Colorado's election system and do not expect a recount to change the race outcome.
- Boebert's campaign insists that all votes, including mail and provisional ballots, must be counted before declaring a winner, highlighting that the race remains very close with many votes outstanding until November 13.
