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Colorado 8th District · House

Manny Rutinel (D)vsGabe Evans (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Oct 14, 2026

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A true toss-up. This race could go either way.

Forecasters: Toss-Up · Evans is the incumbent · $601k vs $3.9M cash on hand

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Candidates

Manny Rutinel

Democrat

RFALOCVECU

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Gabe Evans

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 3.94%

David Wood

Libertarian

War Chest (FEC)

Rutinel

$601k

Evans

$3.9M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLean D

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoToss-Up

Inside ElectionsIEToss-Up

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