Eileen Laubacher
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Eileen Laubacher | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Laubacher in 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eileen Haskins |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Eileen Laubacher (née Haskins) is a retired two-star United States Navy rear admiral[1][2] who served on the National Security Council under President Joe Biden.[3][4][5]
Laubacher announced that she would run for Colorado's 4th congressional district in 2026, challenging incumbent U.S. representative Lauren Boebert.[6][7]
As a child, Eileen Haskins aspired to be in the US Navy, having been influenced and inspired by family member involvement in it: her father, Michael Haskins[8] served in the navy for 37 years,[9] retiring as a vice admiral,[8] and her grandfather served in the navy during World War II.[9]
When she entered the U.S. Naval Academy, her father swore her in as a midshipman.[8] She graduated from the Naval Academy (as did her father, in 1966)[8] and was commissioned in 1990,[9] having earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She later earned her Joint Professional Military Education from the Air University’s Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base.[1]
Military career
Laubacher served in the US Navy for 34 years.[10] From 2019 to 2022, Laubacher served as the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché to India, based in New Delhi.[11] Upon returning to the United States, she served as a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South Asia.[12][13]
Political career
In May 2025, Laubacher announced that she would seek to represent Colorado's 4th congressional district in the 2026 election as a Democrat. Laubacher raised $1.9 million in her first 54 days as a candidate, beating the fundraising record previously set by Adam Frisch in 2023.[14][15]
Awards
Laubacher's awards and honors include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal (four awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal (four awards), Navy Achievement Medal (two awards) and various service, expeditionary, unit and campaign awards.[1]