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Outside spending rises in Colorado congressional races

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NEWS BRIEF

Colorado Public Radio reports that outside groups have spent about $11 million in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District since the June 30 primary, with Republican-leaning groups spending about $2 million more than Democratic groups. The district includes Greeley in Weld County and is currently represented by Republican Gabe Evans.

The 5th District contest has drawn more than $3 million in spending, while the 3rd District has seen just under $1 million in outside spending, according to the report. It also describes advertising and fundraising activity in the 4th District and U.S. Senate races.

What to know

The 8th District, which includes Greeley, has drawn the largest reported outside spending among the congressional contests described: about $11 million since the June 30 primary. The figures reflect spending reported so far.


Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 10-07-2026

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