NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reports that Manny Rutinel, a Commerce City resident and state representative, is the Democratic candidate in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. The district includes northern Denver suburbs, Weld County and part of Larimer County.
According to CPR, Rutinel said he would prioritize affordability measures including Affordable Care Act tax credits and Medicaid funding. He also described positions on immigration enforcement safeguards, congressional ethics rules, and energy policy that includes support for oil and gas alongside wind and solar development.
What to know
CPR’s candidate guide describes Rutinel’s background and his stated policy priorities. The positions are campaign statements from the Democratic candidate and do not indicate whether any proposed federal policies would be enacted.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 09-25-2026
