Representative Lauren Boebert is leaving open the possibility that her time in Congress is ending, telling TMZ on Monday night that a loss could be "almost liberating" — while making clear she has no intention of conceding while votes remain outstanding.
The Colorado congresswoman spoke with the outlet on Capitol Hill on Monday, November 9, 2026, as counting continued in her race. According to TMZ, Boebert said that being outside Washington might not be so unpleasant after all, and she joked that she would like to "offer condolences" to some of her colleagues who won their races.
Boebert cautioned that the outcome is not final. She told TMZ that "the fat lady ain't sung yet," pointing to thousands of ballots that are still being counted, as well as military and overseas votes that have not yet been tallied.
Should those remaining ballots alter the result, Boebert indicated she would accept that outcome, according to TMZ. She also discussed her plans in the event of a defeat, which she said involve Haley Stevens.
The remarks came during a brief exchange with the outlet on Monday evening. Boebert has not formally conceded, and the race remains unresolved pending the completion of the count.
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