NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reported that Republican incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans and Democratic challenger Manny Rutinel met Wednesday in Berthoud for their first and only debate in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District race. The candidates discussed immigration, the economy, public safety and federal policy, while also sharply criticizing each other’s records and positions.
The district includes northern Denver suburbs and parts of Greeley in Weld County. Colorado Public Radio reported that the race has drawn substantial outside spending and that election day is Nov. 3.
What to know
The 8th Congressional District contest features incumbent Gabe Evans and challenger Manny Rutinel. Their Berthoud debate covered major policy differences, but campaign assertions made during the event should be understood as each candidate’s stated position.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 10-07-2026
