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Gabe
Evans

Republican incumbent Gabe Evans seeks reelection to Colorado's 8th Congressional District in 2026.

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endorsements
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Background

Gabe Evans is a Republican U.S. representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, having taken office on January 3, 2025. 12/) Born in Aurora, Colorado, he grew up partly in Aurora and partly in rural Elbert County. 1 Before entering Congress, he served in the Colorado House of Representatives (District 48) from 2023 to 2025, having been elected in 2022. 1

Prior to his political career, Evans served in the U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and company commander. He also worked for the Arvada Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant. He and his wife operate a family farm in southern Weld County. 3 He holds a B.A. from Patrick Henry College (2009) and is also listed as having attended Colorado State University. 1

Evans is seeking reelection to Colorado's 8th Congressional District in November 2026, facing a competitive race against Democratic challenger Manny Rutinel. 14 He raised $1.2 million for his 2026 campaign, with over $3.4 million cash on hand. 10

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Colorado
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Website
electgabeevans.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Gabe Evans voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
674
missed
0.0%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    NRCC issues statement declaring Evans winner of the CO-08 debate

    The National Republican Congressional Committee issued a statement declaring Congressman Gabe Evans the winner of the CO-08 debate held the previous day in Berthoud.

    NRCC Statement on Congressman Gabe Evans Winning CO-08 ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    debate
    Evans and Rutinel debate at Grace Place in Berthoud in only scheduled face-to-face debate

    Evans and Rutinel debated before about 200 people at Grace Place in Berthoud, in an event conducted by the Berthoud Surveyor and sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Topics included health care, crime, business regulation, energy, the economy, and data centers. Evans called Rutinel the 'most radical candidate' and criticized his past comments on meat and oil and gas; Rutinel attacked Evans over Medicaid cuts in the Republican tax-and-spending law and linked him to President Trump.

    Barbed comments, and sharper rejoinders, dominate debate in Colorado’s 8th District · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Denver Gazette editorial board endorses Evans for reelection in CD-8

    The Denver Gazette editorial board endorsed Gabe Evans for reelection, citing his FIRE Act, which had passed the House in April and had provisions incorporated into a wildfire-emissions bill passed unanimously by the Senate the prior week.

    ENDORSEMENT: Reelect Gabe Evans in CD-8 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Evans and Rutinel both decline invitation to 9NEWS town hall in Greeley

    Neither Evans nor Rutinel accepted invitations to participate in a 9NEWS town hall held in Greeley on October 1, according to reporting republished by Yahoo.

    Here's who's running for Colorado's 8th Congressional District - Yahoo · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 30
    news
    Evans says Senate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act again

    Evans issued a statement accusing Senate Democrats of again blocking the Ratepayer Protection Act, highlighting it as a campaign issue related to energy costs.

    Gabe Evans Says Senate Democrats Blocked Ratepayer Protection ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    news
    Evans hosts CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz in Colorado's 8th District

    Representative Gabe Evans hosted Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz in his district. The press release did not establish a new endorsement or policy change arising from the visit.

    Press Release: Rep. Gabe Evans Hosts CMS Administrator ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 17
    poll
    McLaughlin poll shows Evans at 48%, Rutinel at 46% — essentially tied within margin of error

    A poll of 400 likely voters conducted September 16–17 by Republican firm McLaughlin and Associates, commissioned by conservative nonprofit Enhancing American Competitiveness, found Evans at 48% and Rutinel at 46%, with 6% undecided. The margin of error was 4.9 points. Evans' favorability was 44% favorable and 48% unfavorable.

    8th Congressional District race is essentially tied, poll shows, with warning signs for both Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 15
    filing
    Evans files Q2 FEC fundraising report showing $280,400 raised in the quarter

    Evans filed his Q2 fundraising report on July 15. As of June 30, he had raised approximately $5.3 million total and held nearly $3.9 million in cash on hand, compared to Rutinel's $4.3 million raised and about $600,000 cash on hand.

    Press Release: Rep. Gabe Evans Hosts CMS Administrator ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 1
    filing
    Evans runs unopposed in Republican primary for CO-08; Rutinel wins Democratic primary

    Gabe Evans ran unopposed in the Republican primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Democrat Manny Rutinel won the Democratic primary. The general election field became Evans (R), Rutinel (D), and Dave Wood (L).

    Here's who's running for Colorado's 8th Congressional District - Yahoo · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Republican Jewish Coalition organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Colorado Young Republicans organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • NRCC Chair Richard Hudson official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Evans Mayor Mark Clark official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Greeley Mayor Dale Hall official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • ACC Action organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • America First Works organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Colorado State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police union
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Lisa McClain official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Former Colorado Governor Bill Owens official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Scott Bright (Colorado state legislator) official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • The LIBRE Initiative Action organization
    LIBRE Initiative Action reported an endorsement of Evans; announcement date not established from available sources. libreaction.com
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson official
    Listed as an endorser by CPR on September 25, 2026, and on Evans's campaign endorsement page. No individual endorsement date given. cpr.org
  • Byron Pelton (Colorado state legislator) official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Log Cabin Republicans organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Tom Emmer official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Platteville Mayor Michael Cowper official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Carlos Barron (Colorado state legislator) official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Rural PAC organization
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Rod Pelton (Colorado state legislator) official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • Dan Woog (Colorado state legislator) official
    Listed on Evans's campaign endorsement page without an individual endorsement date. electgabeevans.com
  • The Denver Gazette editorial board newspaper
    Endorsed Evans on October 5, 2026, writing 'Voters in CD-8 should reelect Gabe Evans.' denvergazette.com · Oct 5, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    U.S. Chamber announced its endorsement on August 27, 2026. uschamber.com · Aug 27, 2026
  • The Gazette editorial board newspaper
    Endorsed Evans's reelection on June 5, 2026, urging support in both the Republican primary and the general election. denvergazette.com · Jun 5, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump announced his 'Complete and Total Endorsement' reportedly in April 2026, per an October 8 report. CPR also listed Trump as an endorser on September 25, 2026. Exact date not confirmed. cpr.org · Apr 1, 2026
  • Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) organization
    AFP Action announced its endorsement on February 12, 2026. afpaction.com · Feb 12, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$5.39M
Spent
$1.59M
Cash on hand
$3.88M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CO08034(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Gabe Evans · Voting record - Muqrakr(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] NRCC Statement on Congressman Gabe Evans Winning CO-08 ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Barbed comments, and sharper rejoinders, dominate debate in Colorado’s 8th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] ENDORSEMENT: Reelect Gabe Evans in CD-8(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Here's who's running for Colorado's 8th Congressional District - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Colorado U.S. House District 8 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Gabe Evans Says Senate Democrats Blocked Ratepayer Protection ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Press Release: Rep. Gabe Evans Hosts CMS Administrator ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] 8th Congressional District: Republican Gabe Evans(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] 8th Congressional District race is essentially tied, poll shows, with warning signs for both Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  11. [11] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 6, 2026
  12. [12] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Gabe Evans for Colorado's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  13. [13] Uncategorized Archives(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  14. [14] Abortion Rights: What "Leave it Up to the States" Really ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  15. [15] Gabe Evans has won constituents' confidence in CD-8(opens in a new tab) Jun 5, 2026
  16. [16] AFP Action Endorses Gabe Evans in Colorado's ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
  17. [17] Congressman Gabe Evans Supports House Republican Plan to ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 17, 2025
  18. [18] Economy | Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2025
  19. [19] Public Safety | Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2025
  20. [20] Education and Parental Rights | Representative Gabe Evans(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  21. [21] Energy | Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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