8th Congressional District
Coverage of 8th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Socialists take fight west, target Colorado in latest bid to oust Democratic Party establishment
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is targeting Colorado primaries following recent victories in New York. DSA-backed Melat Kiros is challenging Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, with Justice Democrats also supporting Kiros. The primary is part of a broader effort by far-left candidates to challenge Democratic Party establishment figures.
- Two Democrats vying to take on Republican incumbent candidate in the competitive 8th Congressional District
The 8th Congressional District in Colorado, a newly drawn district spanning urban and rural areas, features a competitive race between Republican incumbent Gabe Evans and two Democratic candidates, Manny Rutinel and Shannon Bird. The primary election for the Democratic nomination is set for June 30, with Evan Munsing's name still on the ballot despite dropping out of the race in May.