Rutinel Ousts Evans in Colorado’s 8th DistrictRutinel’s Win Rejects Evans’ Medicaid Cuts in Key Colorado DistrictRutinel Wins Colorado Seat After Soft-Pedaling His Activist Record
On November 3, Democrat Manny Rutinel defeated Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s competitive 8th Congressional District, flipping the seat. The Associated Press called the race with Rutinel ahead by about 56% to 41%, with more than three-quarters of expected ballots counted.On November 3, Democrat Manny Rutinel defeated Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, flipping a closely contested seat. Rutinel campaigned on restoring support for Medicaid, health coverage and food assistance.On November 3, Democrat Manny Rutinel defeated Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, flipping a seat Republicans won in 2024. During the campaign, Rutinel presented himself as a friend to ranchers despite his earlier attacks on meat and oil industries.