NEWS BRIEF
Sentinel Colorado reports that, as of Oct. 20, super PACs had spent $18.9 million in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District general-election contest between Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Democratic state Rep. Manny Rutinel. The article says outside groups reported $9.4 million across Colorado’s other three competitive congressional races.
According to the report, pro-Republican groups have spent $10.4 million supporting Evans, while Democratic super PACs have provided more than $8.6 million in assistance to Rutinel. The 8th District includes parts of Denver’s northern suburbs and southern Weld County.
What to know
Sentinel Colorado reports that Colorado’s 8th District has drawn the state’s largest concentration of outside congressional spending this general election, with major super PAC support reported for both candidates. The figures are based on Federal Election Commission disclosures through Oct. 20.
Reporting: Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline · Sentinel Colorado · 10-21-2026
