U.S. House · General election
U.S. House: Colorado District 8
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On the ballot
3 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.
Gabe EvansIncumbent
Army veteran of twelve years, including a Middle East combat deployment, and a Colorado Army National Guard Black Hawk pilot and company commander. Retired Arvada police lieutenant who was elected to the Colorado House in 2022.
Full profile →Manny Rutinel
Former Colorado state representative, appointed in 2023, and former Earthjustice attorney. Earlier worked as an economist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and as a first responder in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Full profile →Dave Wood
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