Polling Average
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24.7%
43.5%
22.4%
8%
Democrat
Manny Rutinel
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
$50.7K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Age31 years old (Dec 20, 1994)
GenderMale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationYale University, Juris Doctor (JD) (2018–2022)
Notable personal detailsManny Rutinel is an American attorney, economist, and politician who has served in the Colorado House of Representatives (District 32) since 2023. He ran for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle and won the Democratic nomination. His background includes work as an economist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and legal work as an environmental attorney.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 21, 2026
Manny Rutinel is in the news as the Democratic nominee in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, where he won the primary and is now set for a competitive general election against Republican incumbent Gabe Evans. Recent coverage says the race is being shaped by voter concerns over affordability, immigration, AI oversight, and corruption, with the district still seen as highly competitive. He has also faced Republican criticism over his vegan and anti-ranching activism, which opponents say could be a liability in a district tied to beef and dairy.
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Articles
TDThe Denver Post2 months ago
Shannon Bird, Manny Rutinel spar in 8th District Democratic primary
Neutral
FNFox News18 days ago
Manny Rutinel vegan activism conflicts with Colorado 8th district
Negative
AOArkansas Online26 days ago
Kiros defeats DeGette in Colorado
Positive
PPOLITICO1 month ago
Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak
Neutral
Polls
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Manny Rutinel for CO-08 Democratic nominee?
SEIU Colorado
Labor organization
SEIU Colorado endorsed Manny Rutinel for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Political organization
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund endorsed Manny Rutinel for U.S. House.
Jason Crow
Public figure
Jason Crow endorsed Manny Rutinel for Congress in Colorado's 8th District.
Congressman Pat Ryan
Elected official
Congressman Pat Ryan endorsed Manny Rutinel for Congress.
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Political organization
Voces Unidas Action Fund endorsed Manny Rutinel in its 2026 primary endorsements.
Colorado WINS Political Committee
Political organization
Colorado WINS Political Committee endorsed Manny Rutinel.
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC
Political organization
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC endorsed Manny Rutinel in its first round of 2026 House candidate endorsements.
CHC BOLD PAC
Political organization
CHC BOLD PAC endorsed Manny Rutinel in a slate of House primary endorsements.
Latino Victory Fund
Public figure
Latino Victory Fund backed Manny Rutinel in a slate of 2026 House Democratic candidates.
314 Action Fund
Political organization
314 Action Fund endorsed Manny Rutinel to flip Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.3M
$3.3M
$2.2M
$1.1M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.3M
$601.2K
$3.7M
$207.5K
Source: FEC