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Incumbent
IncumbentGabe Evans
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Colorado
$42.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — CO-08 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
15%chance to win
$42.6KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age40 years old (Jul 28, 1986)
GenderMale
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LocationColorado
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationPatrick Henry College — B.A. (2009)
Notable personal detailsTimothy Gabriel Joseph “Gabe” Evans is a Republican U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2024 and serving in the 119th Congress. He previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives (2023–2025). Evans served in the Virginia Army National Guard (2007–2009), the U.S. Army (2009–2019), and the Colorado Army National Guard (2009–2019), and has worked as a police officer and farmer. He earned a B.A. from Patrick Henry College in 2009 and attended Colorado State University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Gabe Evans emphasizes lowering prices and bringing down inflation through the right economic policies. He supports tax relief for families and small businesses, including making Social Security tax-free and backing legislation he says avoids the largest tax increase in U.S. history.
Healthcare
Gabe Evans supports market-based health care reforms centered on lowering premiums, increasing transparency, and letting consumers keep coverage across jobs. He also emphasizes reducing Medicaid fraud and waste, and criticizes state and federal Democrats for expanding coverage in ways he says drive up costs or misuse taxpayer money.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and tougher enforcement, including measures like remain in Mexico and prioritizing deportation of criminals. Also supports legal pathways in some circumstances, including a path to citizenship for Dreamers once the border is secured.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Evans has said he opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother’s life. Earlier candidate survey responses showed a much stricter position, including support for prohibiting abortion except to save the mother’s life and a view that life begins at conception.
Climate & Energy
Supports a safe, reliable, and secure energy policy built around oil, gas, nuclear, renewables, and new technologies. Emphasizes energy independence, lower costs, grid reliability, and opposition to what is described as harmful Democratic energy policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports public safety policies centered on law enforcement and tougher crime enforcement. Also explicitly backs the Second Amendment and frames himself as a defender of gun rights, including as a certified concealed carry instructor.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Gabe Evans is in the news because he is the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, one of the most competitive House races in the country. Recent coverage says Democrats are still sorting out their primary after Evan Munsing suspended his campaign, leaving two Democrats to challenge Evans in November. The race has also drawn attention from anti-corruption pledges and broader fundraising and campaign activity in the district.
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Articles
TDThe Denver Post5 months ago
Democrat Evan Munsing suspends 8th District campaign for Congress
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HHuffPost6 months ago
Democrats Embrace Anti-Corruption Messaging En Masse
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TGThe Gateway Pundit3 months ago
‘Climate Goals’ Paper Attacking His Constituents’ Livelihoods Comes Back to Haunt Dem Colorado House Candidate
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MLM Live Michigan 3 months ago
Your MLive news to know today, August 6, 2026
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Latest Polls
CO-08 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$5.4M
$4.0M
$2.7M
$1.3M
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$2.7M
$75.0K
$2.7M
$110.8K
Cycle 2026
$5.4M
$3.9M
$1.6M
$88.2K
Source: FEC
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