# Colorado 8th Congressional District election

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colorado-8th-congressional-district-election
> Updated: 2026-10-12T15:02:51.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District between Republican Gabe Evans and Democratic challenger Manny Rutinel is highly competitive. Polling by McLaughlin and Associates indicates the contest is essentially tied, with Evans at 48% and Rutinel at 46%, a result falling within the 4.9 percentage point margin of error.

Early reports noted challenges for both candidates, including unfavorable views for Evans and Rutinel being unknown to nearly 18% of voters. Fact-checking efforts also addressed campaign advertisements regarding Rutinel’s voting record and Evans’ past votes on healthcare costs.

As the election approaches, the outcome is expected to hinge on Latino voters, who represent approximately 28.5% of registered voters in the district. Both candidates have emphasized their heritage in their campaigns: Evans is the grandson of Mexican immigrants, while Rutinel is the son of a Dominican immigrant.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Colorado District 8 race hinges on Latino vote

Republican Gabe Evans and Democrat Manny Rutinel are locked in a tight race for Colorado’s 8th District, where Latino voters, comprising 28.5% of registered voters, may decide the outcome.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-district-8-race-hinges-on-latino-vote

### 2026-09-21: Colorado 8th District race tied between Evans and Rutinel

A new poll shows the Colorado 8th Congressional District race between Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel is nearly tied, with both candidates facing significant unfavorable views among voters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-8th-district-race-tied-between-evans-and-rutinel

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