CO-08 Democratic nominee?
5dManny Rutinel's odds are down 13.0 points and are now 66% in "CO-08 Democratic nominee?" over a 3-day streak.
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CO-08 Democratic nominee?
$25.0K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationColorado
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationYale Law School (JD)
Notable personal detailsManny Rutinel is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives (District 32, Adams County) and a candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in 2026. He is an attorney and has worked as an economist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is running on a platform that includes lowering costs, housing and health care affordability, and immigration-related issues.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding tax credits for working parents and middle-class families, closing corporate and billionaire tax loopholes, and reducing costs for families by addressing tariffs and health/prescription costs. Has sponsored state legislation to help low-income residents claim tax benefits.
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare costs and expanding access by strengthening Medicare (including expanding Medicare’s power to negotiate drug prices), capping insulin costs, and protecting Social Security and Medicare; opposes federal Medicaid cuts.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports reproductive rights and opposes efforts to limit abortion access; he describes himself as a steadfast opponent of restrictions on abortion. He is endorsed by pro-reproductive-rights organizations and is identified as supporting reproductive rights in voter guides.
Climate & Energy
Supports strong climate and clean-energy policies, including decarbonization measures and clean energy transition efforts; has professional experience running a climate-focused nonprofit and serves on state energy/environment bodies. Voting and advocacy record in the Colorado legislature and high scores from state environmental groups indicate consistent pro-climate policy positions without explicit Green New Deal–level pledges in the cited materials.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has sponsored and co-sponsored state legislation to strengthen gun safety measures (for example, requiring firearms stored in vehicles to be kept in lock boxes) and serves in the Colorado legislature where he has supported recent gun-safety bills. His record indicates support for regulatory measures intended to improve public safety while operating within state law.
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News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Manny Rutinel is in the news as one of the Democrats competing in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District primary, where he recently debated Shannon Bird on immigration enforcement, Medicaid, oil and gas policy, and data centers. The winner of the June 30 primary will face Republican incumbent Gabe Evans in a closely watched tossup House race. Rutinel is also among the Democratic candidates in the district who signed an anti-corruption pledge ahead of the 2026 election.
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Polls
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Polling Average
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18.3%
43.5%
16.3%
8%
S. Bird
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$3.5M
$2.6M
$1.7M
$869.8K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$3.5M
$1.8M
$1.7M
$114.3K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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