# Gabe Evans

> Gabe Evans has served as U.S. Representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District since January 2025. He is a former Army officer and Colorado state representative who flipped the seat from Democrats in 2024.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Colorado's 8th Congressional District
- State: CO
- District: 8
- Race: Colorado's 8th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Fort Lupton, CO
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://gabeevans.house.gov

## Biography

Gabe Evans was born in 1986 in Colorado. He graduated cum laude from Patrick Henry College with a degree in Government-Strategic Intelligence. He served as a U.S. Army officer. He served in the Colorado House of Representatives before being elected to Congress in 2024, defeating Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo. He is seeking re-election in 2026.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Patrick Henry College
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2025–present); Colorado state representative; Army officer
- Public service: Colorado House of Representatives; U.S. Representative (2025–present)
- Military service: U.S. Army officer

## Opponents in this race

- [Manny Rutinel](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/manny-rutinel-co8-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Gabe Evans — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/member/gabe-evans/E000300
- CO-08 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/482481
- Headshot identity source — Gabe Evans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabe_Evans

Last updated: 2026-07-13T23:19:30.422Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/gabe-evans-co8-2026
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