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Colorado’s 8th Congressional District remains one of the most competitive political battlegrounds in the state, spanning parts of Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties from Denver’s northern suburbs through Greeley.

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The Candidates

• Gabe Evans (Republican – Incumbent): A former state representative, police officer, and U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot seeking re-election. His platform centers heavily on law enforcement and public safety, lowering the cost of living, energy independence, and protecting local agricultural and oil-and-gas jobs.

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• Manny Rutinel (Democrat – Challenger): A former state lawmaker and attorney who stepped away from the state legislature to mount a full-time campaign for this seat. His campaign focuses on working-class affordability, expanding access to healthcare, reproductive freedom, environmental protection, and consumer advocacy.

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• David Wood (Libertarian): Running on a platform prioritizing deregulation, reduced federal spending, civil liberties, and individual rights.

Why This Race Matters

Created following the 2020 census, District 8 is evenly split along partisan lines and holds a significant Latino electorate. The district was decided by margins of less than one percentage point in prior elections. With control of the U.S. House of Representatives resting on a narrow margin, national party organizations and independent spending groups are treating this seat as a top-tier target, pouring resources into targeted voter outreach, ground operations, and ad buys across the Denver-northern Colorado media market.

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