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Manny Rutinel U.S. House — Colorado's 8th District Toss-up First run
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U.S. House — Colorado's 8th District · First run

Manny Rutinel

An attorney and state legislator, Rutinel won the June 30 primary for one of the country's most closely divided districts, north of Denver. Forecasters have rated the seat a toss-up since it was created, and he is challenging first-term Republican Rep. Gabe Evans.

On the ballot against Gabe Evans (R)

Why it matters: Gabe Evans flipped this seat in 2024 by 2,449 votes, less than 1 percentage point, and both parties see it as a race that could decide control of the U.S. House.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingToss-upCook Political Report, Oct 16 source
Latest poll Rutinel 46% 48% Evans 6% undecided or other McLaughlin and Associates (Republican firm, for Enhancing American Competitiveness, a group backing Evans), Sept 16-17, 2026, 400 LV. source
Money raised (through Sep 30) Rutinel$8,578,254 Evans$6,904,664 $1,819,233 cash on hand. source

In Manny's own words

When I get to Congress, I'm going to put an end to these chaotic, corrupt tariff policies on day one.
Manny Rutinel, at the only debate with Rep. Gabe Evans, in Berthoud, Oct 7 source
He only responds to one man, he only seeks the approval of one man, and that’s Donald Trump
Manny Rutinel, speaking about Rep. Gabe Evans at their debate in Berthoud, Oct 7 source

Where Manny stands

Social Security and Medicare
He opposes cutting Social Security or Medicare or raising the retirement age, and wants the wealthy to pay their fair share to strengthen the programs. source
Health care costs
He would let Medicare negotiate drug prices, cap insulin at $35 a month and crack down on surprise hospital bills. source
Cost of living
He wants to lower costs for prescription drugs, health premiums and energy bills, and says tariffs are raising grocery and housing prices. source
Corruption
He would ban stock trading by members of Congress, refuse corporate PAC money and work to overturn Citizens United. source
Immigration
He supports body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration agents and comprehensive reform with a path to citizenship for DREAMers and long-term residents. source

The record

  • Attorney; Colorado state representative for House District 32, 2023–2026
  • Defeated former state Rep. Shannon Bird in the 2026 Democratic primary
  • First run for Congress
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The file on Gabe Evans

  • Evans voted for the Republican "One Big Beautiful Bill" in May 2025; his office said it adds Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults without children. source
  • Evans backs the Dignity Act, which pairs border security with what he calls a practical solution for immigrants who follow the law, and says he has passed 7 bills with bipartisan support. source
  • Evans, a former Arvada police officer and Army veteran, said at the Oct. 7 debate that he backed ending taxes on overtime pay and tax cuts for small businesses. source

Endorsed by

U.S. Sen. Cory BookerFormer U.S. Sen. and Interior Secretary Ken SalazarPlanned Parenthood Action FundReproductive Freedom for AllAdams County Sheriff Gene Claps

Manny Rutinel. Photo: Andybosselman, CC BY-SA 4.0

Profile sources: 1, 2

Race data checked Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.