Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Colorado's 8th District

3 candidates on the ballot.1

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Gabe Evans
Republican Party · Incumbent
Currently represents Colorado's 8th District in the U.S. House.
Manny Rutinel
Democratic Party · Challenger
Dave Wood
Libertarian Party · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Gabe EvansManny RutinelDave Wood
Party on the ballotRepublican Party1Democratic Party1Libertarian Party1
StatusIncumbent2ChallengerChallenger
Raised$7,248,106 through October 14, 20263$9,459,070 through October 14, 20264Not found in the public sources we checked
Cash on hand$1,328,1893$1,002,6424Not found in the public sources we checked
Outside spending$2,372,441 for · $9,977,187 against5$5,964,756 for · $4,307,340 against6Not found in the public sources we checked
Federal income tax ratesNot found in the public sources we checkedHis campaign website says he would make billionaires pay what they owe and close the loopholes that let the very wealthy avoid paying taxes.7His campaign website says people should keep more of their income so they can support local charities, which it says know better than Washington how to help people in need.8

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Gabe Evans — 2 issues
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    His campaign website supports educational freedom so families can choose the education that works best for them.9
  • Federal spending levels
    His campaign website says he wants to lower the cost of living by reining in deficit spending and the tax and regulatory policies it says are hurting the economy.9
Manny Rutinel — 24 issues
  • Abortion law
    His campaign website says the government should respect people's freedom to make their own decisions about abortion without interference from politicians, and lists among his accomplishments his cosponsorship of a Colorado law shielding abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution.7
  • Police funding
    Increase police funding, for example to hire more officers
    His campaign website says he would fully fund local police so departments can hire and keep officers, and deliver dedicated federal funding for law enforcement in small towns and rural areas.7
  • Federal minimum wage
    His campaign website says he would raise the federal minimum wage.7
  • Tariffs
    Lower or remove most tariffs
    His campaign website calls for stopping tariffs that it says drive up the cost of groceries, housing and other everyday goods.7
  • Union organizing rules
    His campaign website says he supports unions and workers taking collective action for fair wages.7
  • Campaign finance rules
    Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
    His campaign website says his campaign takes no corporate PAC money and that he would fight to reverse Citizens United and get dark money out of politics.7
  • Stock trading by members of Congress
    Ban members themselves from trading individual stocks
    His campaign website says he would fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress.7
  • Term limits for Congress
    His campaign website says he would explore voting reforms such as approval voting and term limits.7
  • Child care costs
    His campaign website says working parents should have access to affordable child care.7
  • Child tax credit
    His campaign website says he would expand tax credits for millions of working parents.7
  • Food assistance (SNAP)
    Undo the 2025 changes or expand benefits and eligibility
    His campaign website says he would protect and expand access to food assistance programs such as SNAP.7
  • Paid family and medical leave
    His campaign website says working parents should have access to sick days and paid family and medical leave.7
  • Same-sex marriage
    His campaign website lists among his accomplishments his cosponsorship of a measure to protect marriage equality in Colorado's constitution.7
  • AR-15-style rifles
    His campaign website lists among his accomplishments his cosponsorship of a Colorado law restricting semiautomatic weapons and rapid-fire devices.7
  • Federal Medicaid funding
    His campaign website calls for stopping the cuts to Medicaid and health care tax credits, which it says raise families' costs.7
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    His campaign website says immigration enforcement should focus on deporting violent criminals, gang members and human traffickers rather than neighbors who contribute to their communities, pay taxes and pose no threat.7
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    His campaign website says there should be a pathway to citizenship for the immigrants who have been in the country the longest and for groups such as Dreamers.7
  • Masks and identification for immigration officers
    Require visible ID and body cameras, and ban most face coverings
    His campaign website says ICE agents should not wear masks or take people in unmarked cars, and should wear body cameras and be required to use judicial orders.7
  • State and local role in immigration enforcement
    His campaign website lists among his accomplishments his cosponsorship of Colorado SB25-276, which it says keeps Colorado law enforcement focused on public safety rather than supporting ICE.7
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    Expand it to more drugs and to people with private insurance
    His campaign website says Medicare's power to negotiate lower prescription drug prices should be expanded.7
  • Social Security benefit levels
    His campaign website says he would protect and strengthen Social Security, make the wealthy pay their fair share, and oppose any cut to benefits for current or future recipients.7
  • Social Security retirement age
    Keep it at 67
    His campaign website says he would stop anyone who tries to raise the retirement age.7
  • Business tax breaks
    Cut back many of these breaks and use the money for lower tax rates, deficit reduction or other priorities
    His campaign website says he would close tax loopholes for corporations.7
  • Rules for artificial intelligence
    His campaign website says large AI companies should have to report critical safety incidents and undergo independent safety reviews before major model releases, and calls for whistleblower protections, notice before AI-driven layoffs at large employers, age checks and parental controls on AI chatbots for minors, and safeguards such as labeling to keep bad actors from misusing AI.7

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.