Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Thornton, left, faces a challenge from Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans of Fort Lupton in Colorado’s tossup 8th Congressional District race. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)Colorado Republicans' most important task is to hold the newly created and newly won 8th Congressional District. It is now back in play. Gabe Evans, who won a close race against a weak Democratic incumbent, could see a backlash next year against Trump, similar to the party’s wipeout in 2018 when Democrats won all statewide Constitutional offices and a new Congressional seat – Jason Crow.
Evans is a Trump man and his district will have the full attention of Speaker Mike Johnson. Repeat Democratic candidate Yadira Caraveo, with high name recognition, believes that 2026 will be more favorable to her than 2024. However, she faces skepticism within her own party, with some Democrats criticizing her past performance and preferring a more aggressive candidate for a high-stakes race against Trump’s influence.
Already in the race is Manny Rutinel, a young progressive Democrat who claims to have raised $1 million and is very good at attracting media attention.
The 8th District was intentionally designed to be competitive, and if the new Trump economy dominates the race, Evans could be in trouble.
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