Candidates in crucial Colorado congressional district trade barbs over voting records

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 1,049

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The two candidates running to represent Colorado’s most competitive congressional district met Wednesday for their only debate ahead of the November election, sparring over federal immigration policy, affordability and the economy, and healthcare.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Fort Lupton Republican finishing his first term in Congress, and Manny Rutinel, a Commerce City Democrat and former state legislator, faced off at a debate in Berthoud organized by …

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