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U.S. House Colorado District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 30, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentLaw enforcement

Gabe Evans is a former U.S. Army officer and police officer serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative from Colorado's 8th District. He emphasizes lowering the cost of living, securing the border, and ensuring educational freedom through school choice. Evans also prioritizes defending the Second Amendment and American values.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEnergy consultant

Adam DeRito ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Amie Baca-Oehlert ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrew

Chaz Tedesco ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner and president

Daniel Hassler ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewEducator

Dave Young ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateComputer programmer

John Waihee IV is a nonpartisan at-large member of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeking reelection. He has served since 2000 and advanced from the August 8, 2026, primary.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetail

Dylan Shelby ran for U.S. House Colorado District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewTechnical writer

Eric Joss is a Libertarian candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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American Constitution PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

James Garey ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jewels Gray ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSenior consultant

John Szemler ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Johnny Humphrey ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Joseph Andujo ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewChemical engineer

Joshua Rodriguez ran for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Larry Johnson ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Manny Rutinel is a state legislator with degrees in economics and law who has run for Congress previously. He emphasizes lowering living costs for families, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and limiting immigration enforcement.

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UnaffiliatedFirst-time candidateWithdrewAssistant chief building official

Matthew Payette ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewWells Fargo

Ryan Gonzalez is a Republican candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 50 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Scott James ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business owner

Steve Zorn ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewDoctor

Yadira Caraveo ran for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2026.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedLaw enforcement

Gabe Evans is a former U.S. Army officer and police officer serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative from Colorado's 8th District. He emphasizes lowering the cost of living, securing the border, and ensuring educational freedom through school choice. Evans also prioritizes defending the Second Amendment and American values.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBanking executive

Evan Munsing is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvanced

Manny Rutinel is a state legislator with degrees in economics and law who has run for Congress previously. He emphasizes lowering living costs for families, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and limiting immigration enforcement.

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Democratic

Shannon Bird is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in the 2026 election.

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