US EditionFormer Rep. Yadira Caraveo drops House bid, citing stigmatization of mental health issues
Yadira Caraveo cited stigma around mental health and lack of support as reasons for withdrawing from a highly competitive Colorado congressional race with multiple Democratic contenders.
- Yadira Caraveo announced her withdrawal from the House race for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, citing the stigmatization of mental health issues as a major factor behind her decision.
- Caraveo faced strong resistance due to her mental health struggles, which led to incidents that prompted former aides to feel frightened and insecure.
- She highlighted her mental health challenges, including two emergency room visits and treatment at Walter Reed Hospital, in her statement about her withdrawal.
- Despite her departure, six other Democrats will still contest for the seat, including State Treasurer Dave Young and State Rep. Shannon Bird.
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Dr. Yadira Caraveo withdraws candidacy 1 year after seeking treatment at Walter Reed
DENVER (KDVR) — On Friday, Dr. Yadira Caraveo withdrew her candidacy for U.S. House District 8, citing resistance to her candidacy due to mental health stigmas. Caraveo served as Colorado's 8th Congressional District Representative from 2022 through 2024, when now-Congressman Gabe Evans, a Republican, ousted her. In August last year, Caraveo announced that she had sought treatment from Walter Reed Medical Center for her depression. Barb Kir…
Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo drops out of race to win old Colorado House seat back
Former Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo dropped out of the race to win back her old seat in the House representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be one of the most competitive seats of the 2026 midterm elections.…
Yadira Caraveo withdraws from House race to win back Colorado seat
Former Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo dropped out of the race to win back her old seat in the House representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be one of the most competitive seats of the 2026 midterm elections. Caraveo said in a statement that her decision to withdraw from the Democratic primary was not one she took lightly. “Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirel…
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kiowacountypress.netCaraveo drops bid to win back Colorado’s 8th District seat
U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat from Thornton, speaks at a press conference in Brighton on Aug. 2, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)Former U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo dropped her bid to again represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Friday. Caraveo, a Thornton Democrat, attributed her decision to drop out of the 2026 race to the stigmatization of mental health in the U.S. She sought treatment for depression last year ahead of th…
Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo drops House bid, citing stigmatization of mental health issues
Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) has decided to end her comeback bid for her old House seat, citing stigmatization of mental health struggles she has faced. Caraveo, who represented Colorado’s 8th Congressional District for one term before narrowly losing reelection last year, said in a statement Friday she didn’t make her decision lightly as she…
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