US EditionColorado State Treasurer Dave Young Announces Run for 8th Congressional ...
- Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young, a Democrat from Greeley, announced his 2026 run for the 8th Congressional District seat held by Republican Gabe Evans.
- Young said Evans' recent vote in favor of the GOP's sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' spurred his decision, citing deep differences on Medicaid funding and economic policies.
- Young, who has served two terms as Colorado's treasurer and three terms in the state legislature including on the powerful Joint Budget Committee, emphasizes his strong record on economic and health issues.
- He expressed confidence in his ability to successfully run and secure victory in the race, pledging to emphasize economic concerns that impact everyday families and to oppose Medicaid cuts that have negatively affected his own family.
- The highly competitive 8th District race, decided by fewer than 2,500 votes in past elections, is expected to remain close and signals a targeted contest influencing control of Congress.
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Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young announces run for 8th Congressional District
DENVER (KDVR) -- The 2026 race for one of the country's most competitive congressional districts is already looking to be a heated one, and a state official just announced a bid for the seat. Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday morning announced his candidacy for Colorado's 8th Congressional District. As a Democrat, Young joins the growing list of state representatives and the former 8th Congressional District Rep. Yadira Caraveo he…
Dave Young, Colorado state treasurer, announces run for Congress
Colorado Treasurer Dave Young speaks at the opening of Colorado Democrats' Aurora field office on June 28, 2022. (Faith Miller/Colorado Newsline)Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the fourth prominent Democrat to throw his hat in the ring for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District. “The residents of Colorado’s 8th District are worried about their economic future — and rightfully so,” Young said in a stateme…
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young joins crowded Democratic primary to challenge Gabe Evans
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the fourth high-profile Democrat to launch a campaign to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado's closely divided 8th Congressional District.
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