2026 midterms · Colorado · November 3
Colorado’s 8th District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th District on November 3, 2026: Manny Rutinel (D), Gabe Evans (R, incumbent) and David Wood (Libertarian). Now held by Gabe Evans (R). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 7; range Likely D to Toss-up).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 8 | Lean D Average of 7; Likely D to Toss-up Each forecaster for Colorado 8
|  Manny Rutinel | Gabe Evans (inc.) | David Wood (Libertarian) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Manny Rutinel (D), Gabe Evans (R, incumbent) and David Wood (Libertarian).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely D to Toss-up). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Colorado?
Check your registration on Colorado’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.
Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Manny Rutinel: Andybosselman (photo of Manny Rutinel), CC BY-SA 4.0.