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Colorado · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Gabe Evans Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Gabe Evans seeks reelection to Colorado's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Dave Wood Libertarian Retired computer programmer and Libertarian running for Colorado's competitive 8th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Manny Rutinel Democratic Democrat Manny Rutinel challenges Republican incumbent Gabe Evans for Colorado's 8th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueGabe Evans
Republican
Dave Wood
Libertarian
Manny Rutinel
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and lower cost of living Voted 47 yes · 1 no Supports free trade, lower spending, and limiting debt Supports raising minimum wage, unions, and tax credits for working families
HousingSupports reducing regulatory barriers to affordable housing Voted 3 yes no sourced position Supports affordable housing as a public good, not just a commodity
Health careSupports price transparency, competition, and expanded access Voted 10 yes · 1 no Supports means-testing Medicare for high-income recipients Supports drug price negotiation, $35 insulin cap, and ACA expansion
ImmigrationSupports border security, deportation of criminal immigrants, and legal pathways Voted 13 yes · 1 no Opposes mass deportations; supports due process for immigrants Supports targeted enforcement, DREAMer pathway, and ICE accountability
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life but opposes federal abortion ban; supports no taxpayer funding Voted 2 yes no sourced position Supports abortion access; opposes government interference in personal decisions
EducationSupports school choice, parental rights, and career-technical education Voted 12 yes no sourced position Supports funding high school vocational and career credential programs
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy, prioritizes domestic production Voted 62 yes · 2 no Supports environmental protections and bonding requirements for federal oil and gas leases Supports 'all of the above' energy; wants clean-energy tax credits restored
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement, accountability for offenders, anti-fentanyl legislation Voted 42 yes Supports limiting deportation to those proven to be a public safety threat Supports fully funding local police; focuses on violent criminals
Taxes & budgetSupports cutting spending, opposed to tax increases, backed One Big Beautiful Bill Voted 27 yes Supports balanced-budget amendment and limiting spending to revenue Expand tax credits for working families; make billionaires pay more
Gunsno sourced position Voted 5 yes no sourced position Cosponsored state bill restricting semiautomatic weapons
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Voted 6 yes Supports tightening congressional oversight of presidential emergency powers Ban congressional stock trading; reverse Citizens United
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military readiness; voted against Ukraine Support Act and Iran War Powers resolution Voted 27 yes · 1 no Opposes overseas military deployments and foreign intervention Supports war-powers resolution to end the war in Iran

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