NEWS BRIEF
The Denver Gazette reports that Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans is seeking a second term in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, while Democratic challenger Manny Rutinel left the state legislature to campaign full-time. The district includes parts of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties.
In questionnaire responses, Evans emphasized costs, infrastructure, public safety, immigration enforcement and energy policy. Rutinel emphasized costs, health care, immigration policy and campaign-finance reforms. The Gazette reported that national parties and outside groups are spending heavily in the competitive House race.
What to know
Colorado’s 8th Congressional District includes part of Weld County and has produced close recent elections. The Denver Gazette’s candidate questionnaire presents the candidates’ stated priorities; it does not establish that their policy proposals would be enacted or produce specific outcomes.
Reporting: Denver Gazette · 10-02-2026
