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Midterms 2026 · US House

CO-08 House race: Gabe Evans vs Manny Rutinel

How the candidates in the Colorado's 8th district race are arguing their case, read the same way for each of them. Updated every 15 minutes until election day, 3 November 2026.

Cook Political Report rating: Toss-up

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Gabe Evans

Republican · incumbent

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Not enough statements this week for a hostility reading.

Audience impact, 30 days: —

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Absolutes1.0
Threat & fear0.5
Labeling0.2

Hostility this week 0.0 / 10, 2.0 below their usual 2.0.

Audience impact, 30 days: +0.7 leans reassuring

21 Oct 2026 · coloradosun.com

I don’t believe in additional red tape or work requirements. I believe in an all-the-above energy approach. making sure we have a pathway to citizenship. immigrants that have been here the longest, that are working hard and paying our taxes. it’s clear that…

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

18 Oct 2026 · Bangor Daily News

I’m the son of a single mom. She came to America to give me the American Dream. We worked hard for this country.

Audience impact 0 neutral

15 Oct 2026 · Local 10 (Miami)

I think they care more about being able to afford what’s on theirs.

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

15 Oct 2026 · Local 10 (Miami)

I don't think Coloradans care about what's on my plate, I think they care more about what's on theirs.

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

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