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Manny Rutinel
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Colorado’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Manny Rutinel is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Gabe Evans (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Manny Rutinel’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Manny Rutinel’s campaign has raised $9,459,070 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $1,002,642 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$8,269,828
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$710,672
- PACs and other committees$472,827
- Other$5,744
From donors who gave over $200: $2,091,707 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 14% from Colorado, 86% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: California $740,838 (35%), Colorado $284,704 (14%), New York $267,835 (13%), District of Columbia $118,178 (6%), Massachusetts $90,915 (4%). About 2,200 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6CO08013 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$50,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Manny Rutinel’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Manny Rutinel (Democratic); Gabe Evans (Republican, incumbent); David Wood (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Gabe Evans (R)
- Rating: Lean DAverage of 7; Likely D to Toss-up
- Colorado 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Colorado race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Colorado
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: mail it by Oct 26; after that, a drop box or voter service center by 7 p.m. Nov 3. In-person voting: Oct 19 – Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in Colorado
- Check your registration on Colorado’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Colorado
Ballots already cast in Colorado: 730,614 (ballots returned, as of Oct 22; Colorado Secretary of State): 29% of 2022 midterm turnout in Colorado (2,543,316) · 18% of registered voters in Colorado · up 65% from the same point in 2022 in Colorado (442,889 by Oct 27, 2022, 12 days before that election) · by party registration in Colorado: Democrats 33%, Republicans 25%, others 43%
About Manny Rutinel
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Manny Rutinel quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney; earlier an economist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. · mannyforcolorado.com (source for Attorney; earlier an economist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.)
- Former Colorado state representative for Adams County. · mannyforcolorado.com (source for Former Colorado state representative for Adams County.)
- Master's in Economics, Johns Hopkins University; law degree, Yale Law School. · mannyforcolorado.com (source for Master's in Economics, Johns Hopkins University; law degree, Yale Law School.)
Endorsements
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (Red to Blue) · denver7.com (source for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (Red to Blue) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at mannyforcolorado.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), mannyforcolorado.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), mannyforcolorado.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “My campaign does not take corporate PAC money because I believe elected officials should answer to the people, not corporate special interests.” mannyforcolorado.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I’ll lower healthcare costs. We need to expand Medicare’s power to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs just like the VA does for our veterans.” mannyforcolorado.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Unions are often the only path towards fair wages amidst rising costs and inflation.” mannyforcolorado.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “And we should provide a pathway to citizenship for the immigrants who have been here the longest and groups like DREAMers, while making sure we protect undocumented workers from exploitation.” mannyforcolorado.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Affordable housing should not be treated as just a commodity but rather as a common good that every Coloradan should be able to afford” mannyforcolorado.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Manny Rutinel has used:
Photo of Manny Rutinel: Andybosselman (photo of Manny Rutinel), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Manny Rutinel been backed by AIPAC?
No. Manny Rutinel has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Manny Rutinel had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.