8th Congressional District Map, Maria Juliana PinzonColorado Democrats are targeting the 8th Congressional District as a likely pickup if 2026 is a normal mid-term election where the President’s party loses seats. Gabe Evans, who won a close race in 2024, is currently having to defend his vote for Trump’s “One Big Beautiful” bill. It only passed by one vote.
Democrats sensing another competitive election are having an all in primary. Former one-term Democratic congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, who has been weighted down with medical problems, believes that 2026 will be more favorable to her than 2024. However, she faces a primary with a multitude of opponents. Representative Shannon Bird, who is the vice chair of the JBC, just announced and she may become the establishment candidate. Already in the race is Manny Rutinel, a young progressive Democrat state legislator who claims to have raised $1 million and is very good at attracting media attention. Two new announcements are Greeley resident Dave Young, term-limited State Treasurer and former teachers union president (CEA) Amie Boca-Oehlert.
Caraveo is front runner due to name identification and the host of additional candidates who could scatter the field.
Democrats will want their strongest candidate.
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