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Evans Wins Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Republican Gabe Evans defeats Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo in closely contested Colorado race, leaving Republicans two seats shy of House majority.
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- Who won the Colorado's 8th Congressional District race?
- Gabe Evans, the Republican challenger, defeated Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
- Which counties comprise Colorado's 8th Congressional District?
- Colorado's 8th District includes parts of Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties. The district's demographics played a significant role in the election.
- What is Gabe Evans' background, and what endorsements did he receive?
- Evans, a former Army helicopter pilot and police officer, received Trump's endorsement. Caraveo focused on abortion access and linked Evans to Trump's policies.
- What were some of the key campaign issues in the Colorado 8th district race?
- Immigration was a key campaign issue in the heavily Latino district. Caraveo voted against several GOP-backed immigration measures.
- How many seats do Republicans currently hold in the House, and how many are needed for a majority?
- Evans's victory leaves Republicans two seats shy of a House majority with 12 races still uncalled. The race was closely watched nationally.