Laubacher heads to Congress with race uncalled

Driving the news: Laubacher attended congressional orientation Monday, joining incoming lawmakers for a crash course in D.C. political life.

• Sessions cover everything from hiring staff and navigating Capitol Hill to learning House procedures.

The intrigue: Laubacher holds a 1-percentage-point lead over Boebert.

• As of Monday at noon, the Associated Press hasn't called the race.
• Unofficial vote tallies from Colorado's Secretary of State's Office showed Laubacher beating Boebert 49%–48% — with about 3,200 votes separating the two.

A Laubacher victory would give the district its first Democratic representative since 2008.

Zoom in: The former home-school mom and retired two-star Navy rear admiral outraised Boebert more than 10-to-1 through the summer, turning a typically safe Republican seat into a nail-biter.

• Most election forecasters rated the district "likely Republican" or "lean Republican" heading into Election Day.

Yes, but: Boebert isn't conceding.

• Her attorney, Scott Gessler, said last week that her campaign was "investigating some very unusual voting patterns," without offering specifics.

What they're saying: "This [race] doesn't define me," Boebert told Denver's 9News last week. "I'm a mom, I'm a granny and I'm a believer. We're going to continue moving, faith to faith, glory to glory."

• Laubacher's team didn't respond to messages Monday seeking comment.

What's next: Orientation runs through Nov. 18, ahead of the new Congress taking office Jan. 3.