HOUSE

Colorado CO-08 House2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

Gabe Evans (R)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Feb 6, 2025

Toss Up

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Nov 17, 2025

D +50

R +50

Race summary

The primary field has winnowed significantly since last year — initially, former Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo, who narrowly lost this seat to GOP Rep. Gabe Evans, was running again — and is now effectively a two-way race between state Rep. Manny Rutinel and former state Rep. Shannon Bird.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Mar 17, 2026

Primary Election: Jun 30, 2026

INCUMBENT

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CANDIDATES

Democrats

DISTRICT DATA RACE ANALYSIS

DISTRICT DATA

Colorado - 08

North Denver suburbs, Greeley

Population Breakdown

Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026

Past Presidential Results from this District

2024 Election Results

Source: Dave Leip

2020 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

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