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Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Manny Rutinel (Democrat) won Colorado's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Gabe Evans 55.4% to 40.7%. Manny Rutinel takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Gabe Evans.
| Representative-elect | Manny Rutinel (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Gabe Evans (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | Even |
| PoliGov final forecast | Lean D · Manny Rutinel 86%, Gabe Evans 14% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Rutinel (D) | 55.4% | 158,784 |
| Gabe Evans (R) | 40.7% | 116,602 |
| Dave Wood (L) | 3.9% | 11,116 |
81% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.