Democrat Manny Rutinel Flips Competitive Colorado 8th District, Unseating GOP Rep. Gabe Evans
The victory flips a competitive seat after more than $17 million in outside spending, according to Federal Election Commission filings cited by Colorado Politics.
- On Tuesday, Democrat Manny Rutinel defeated Republican Congressman Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, flipping a competitive seat and helping the Democratic Party reclaim the U.S. House majority.
- Created after the 2020 Census, the district became a premier political battleground, drawing more than $17 million in outside spending according to Federal Election Commission filings cited by Colorado Politics in October.
- Rutinel, a 31-year-old former state representative, campaigned on reversing Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts, while Evans focused on border security and his support for the Trump agenda.
- Thanking donors for the victory, Rutinel asked supporters, "In the wealthiest country in the world, do people like me and my mom matter?" while Evans told supporters, "Life goes on."
- With Hispanic or Latino voters making up 38.5% of the district, Rutinel enters Congress pledging to address affordability and reverse cuts to food assistance and health programs.
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Democrat Manny Rutinel flips competitive Colorado 8th District, unseating GOP Rep. Gabe Evans
Democrat Manny Rutinel will unseat Republican Congressman Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, flipping one of the most competitive House seats in the country.The projected victory by the Associated Press sends 31-year-old Rutinel, a former Democratic state representative, to Congress. Created after the 2020 Census due to population growth, his district has quickly become one of the nation's premier political battlegrounds.RELATE…
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