Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

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Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 19, 2024
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Colorado
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Cook Political Report: Toss-up DDHQ and The Hill: Lean Democratic Inside Elections: Toss-up Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean Democratic
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Gabe Evans (R) defeated incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D) and two other candidates in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Caraveo was one of 15 incumbents who lost their re-election campaigns to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. Additionally, this was one of 19 seats that changed partisan control due to the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives elections.

Before the election, Colorado Public Radio described the 8th as "Colorado's most politically competitive congressional seat." Both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted the district. In the 2022 election, Caraveo defeated Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) 48.4%–47.7%. The 8th district was the fifth-narrowest U.S. House election nationwide in 2022 and the narrowest in which a Democrat won. Before the election, three major election forecasters rated the general election a toss-up and one rated it Lean Democratic.

Caraveo was a former state legislator and pediatrician. Caraveo said she had "voted with Republicans and Democrats to pass a bipartisan tax cut...passed a bipartisan bill into law to fight the fentanyl epidemic, broke with her party leadership to support tougher penalties for fentanyl offenses." Caraveo said the race "is going to be tough, but it's a must-win for our community...our victory is key for Democrats to win back the majority."

Evans was, at the time of the election, a state legislator, U.S. Army veteran, and former police officer. Evans said he was running because the American Dream "is under attack from drugs, lawlessness, and violent crime, and it's time to fight back. And it starts here, with firing a soft-on-crime Democrat, Yadira Caraveo." Evans said he would "work with everybody. … That’s because I’m focused on solving problems."

Also running were Chris Baum (Approval Voting Party) and Susan Hall (Unity Party of Colorado).

Based on post-general election reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Caraveo raised $8.12 million and spent $8.08 million and Evans raised $2.68 million and spent $2.58 million. To review all the campaign finance figures in full detail, click here.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 48.4%-47.7%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 50.8%-46.3%.

Gabe Evans (R) and Susan Hall (Unity Party) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
• Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Gabe Evans defeated incumbent Yadira Caraveo, Chris Baum, Susan Hall, and James Treibert in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabe Evans (R)	49.0	163,320
		Yadira Caraveo (D)	48.2	160,871
		Chris Baum (Approval Voting Party)	1.7	5,741
		Susan Hall (Unity Party)	1.1	3,677
		James Treibert (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	7

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 333,616
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James Garey (American Constitution Party)
• Matthew Payette (Unaffiliated)
• Larry Johnson (Unaffiliated)
• Eric Joss (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Incumbent Yadira Caraveo advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yadira Caraveo	100.0	35,409

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,409
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Gabe Evans defeated Janak Joshi in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabe Evans	77.5	35,393
		Janak Joshi	22.5	10,294

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,687
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Andujo (R)
• Scott James (R)

Voting information

See also: Voting in Colorado

Election information in Colorado: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 28, 2024
• Online: Oct. 28, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: N/A
• By mail: N/A by N/A
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2024 to Nov. 5, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Yadira Caraveo

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

• U.S. House (Assumed office: 2023)
• Colorado House of Representatives (2019–2022)

Biography:  Caraveo obtained a bachelor's degree from Regis University and a medical degree from the University of Colorado, Aurora. Before running for office, Caraveo worked as a pediatrician and union representative and on the 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama (D).

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Caraveo said she had served her community as a pediatrician and state legislator before being elected to Congress and had seen the effect of drug prices on local families. Caraveo said she was "fighting to allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices on more drugs and leading the bipartisan charge to increase transparency into hospital prices.:

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Caraveo said she had a record of passing bills with support from both Democrats and Republicans, including a bill expanding the child tax credit, a bill allowing patients more details on hospital pricing, and bills aimed at reducing the supply of fentanyl.

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Caraveo said the district was one of the most competitive nationwide and that Evans opposed abortion. Caraveo said she was running "to lower health care costs, address the high cost of housing, combat climate change, and protect a woman’s freedom to choose."

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Sources: Yadira Caraveo 2024 campaign website, "Media," accessed July 11, 2024; Yadira Caraveo 2024 campaign website, "About," accessed July 11, 2024; Facebook, "Dr. Yadira Caraveo on June 25, 2024," accessed July 11, 2024; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "CARAVEO, Yadira," accessed July 11, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2024.

Gabe Evans

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Gabe Evans is a conservative State Representative and candidate for Congress who has spent his entire life running toward challenge. Gabe spent twelve years serving his country in the US Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and company commander. He completed a combat deployment to the Middle East and responded to wildfires and search and rescues throughout Colorado. Gabe also spent over ten years as an Arvada police officer, where he witnessed, first-hand, the consequences of Colorado Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies. Gabe and his wife own and operate a family farm in southern Weld County. As parents of two boys, they are heavily involved with homeschooling and educational choice. In his free time, Gabe teaches a concealed carry class in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. The grandson of Mexican immigrants, Gabe is a Colorado native who truly understands the beauty and responsibility of the American Dream. Preserving that sacred ideal for his community and children is why he served in the military, raised his hand for law enforcement, and ran for the Colorado State House in 2022. Now, Gabe is running toward his next challenge: taking his conservative vision to Congress to make Colorado the best place possible to live and raise a family."

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Key Messages

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American Security, starting with the border

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American Prosperity, starting with reducing the cost of living

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American Education, starting with empowering families

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2024.

Susan Hall

Party: Unity Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm a 3rd generation Coloradan, wife, mother, teacher."

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Key Messages

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I care about people and want to see them cared for in the best possible way. US labor & taxes should not be going toward harming others, including Palestinians. Not only should the US not send money & weapons to other countries, but they should call for an immediate & permeant cease fire..

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Bribing politicians should not be allowed including through Pac money & especially from a foreign governments.

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The Billions of dollars saved from sending weapons abroad should go to support a healthy society which is gained through good jobs, education, healthcare, mental help provisions, affordable housing, & rehabilitation centers over punitive punishments with NO torture with US money.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 8 in 2024.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Gabe Evans (R)

American Security, starting with the border

American Prosperity, starting with reducing the cost of living

American Education, starting with empowering families

Susan Hall (Unity)

I care about people and want to see them cared for in the best possible way. US labor & taxes should not be going toward harming others, including Palestinians. Not only should the US not send money & weapons to other countries, but they should call for an immediate & permeant cease fire..

Bribing politicians should not be allowed including through Pac money & especially from a foreign governments.

The Billions of dollars saved from sending weapons abroad should go to support a healthy society which is gained through good jobs, education, healthcare, mental help provisions, affordable housing, & rehabilitation centers over punitive punishments with NO torture with US money.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gabe Evans (R)

As a father, I am a passionate advocate for education reform, school choice, and the home school community. I strongly believe that underprivileged kids should never be trapped in underperforming schools.

As a Soldier for twelve years, I've sworn to protect the United States and will fiercely advocate for policies that protect American interests overseas and on our borders.

As a police officer for ten years, I've seen first hand how our communities are suffering from the rapidly spiking cost of living. I'll work to make essentials like food, energy, healthcare, and housing affordable.

Susan Hall (Unity)

Campaign finance & Voter Information & Rights

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Gabe Evans (R)

Integrity and sincerity. When I joined the US Army, Colorado Army National Guard, and Arvada Police Department, I swore three oaths, payable with my life, to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and care for my community. That motivation and sincerity hasn't changed. As a state representative, and in Congress, I'll continue to put the Constitution first, and do everything in my power to serve We the People.

Susan Hall (Unity)

Honesty & transparency

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Gabe Evans (R)

Even though I'm in the minority as a state representative, I have still delivered real results for the people of Colorado. In 2023 I was the Mothers' Against Drunk Driving legislative champion, a Colorado Chamber of Commerce MVP, the Mental Health Colorado legislator of the year, and many others. These recognitions were given because I worked to pass legislation that helped make our roads safer, protected the free market and Colorado jobs, and improved access to mental health. I'll continue that work in Congress.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Susan Hall (Unity)

To serve constituents and not special interests

What legacy would you like to leave?

Susan Hall (Unity)

I did my best to be honest, caring and respectful to all people. It has been wonderful to show my concern for close family members, students, staff & protesters. But I wanted vulnerable people around the world to know me as a United States citizen who cares despite US policies.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Gabe Evans (R)

I remember watching the evening news as cruise missiles were being launched during Desert Storm in 1991.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Gabe Evans (R)

I detailed cars when I was in high school. I stayed there for a year before working in a Mexican restaurant.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Gabe Evans (R)

The Bible The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien)

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Gabe Evans (R)

I support term limits for both state and federal elected officials.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Gabe Evans (R)

As a police officer, I responded to a plumber who had his work truck stolen. The gentlemen lost over $10,000 of personally owned tools and equipment in addition to the truck. Because he didn't have tools, he couldn't show up to the jobsite the next day, which means he lost the contract and was replaced. The victim of one criminal act, he lost his entire business and had to start over from scratch. I saw the panic in his eyes as he was trying to grapple with how he would feed his family with no job. The Leftist pro-crime policies that caused Colorado to become the #1 state in the nation for auto theft are crushing working families. I took a 60% pay cut when I stepped away from law enforcement and entered the political arena because I want to make life better for Coloradans, including that plumber. I'll never stop advocating for all the people I served during the 10 years I was working in the community as a first responder.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Gabe Evans (R)

You walk into a bar. Somewhere in there is a military pilot. How do you identify them? Wait five seconds. They'll tell you.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Gabe Evans (R)

No one wants another spineless politician. I know what my principles are, those things I will never compromise, but I can also collaborate with anyone. That's why, even as a member of the current Republican super minority in the Colorado State Legislature, 75% of my bills (9 out of 12) have passed. People know me as a straight shooter and an honest broker, and I can have a conversation with anyone. I've found common ground on protecting schools, promoting public safety, reducing job killing regulations, and many other issues. I look forward to continuing that work in Congress.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Gabe Evans (R)

No more taxes! Reduce deficit spending! Balance the budget! Lower Inflation and the cost of living!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Gabe Evans (R)

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton

Congressman Jack Bergman Congressman Brian Mast Congressman Tony Gonzales Congressman John James Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Former Colorado House Speaker Frank McNulty Former Colorado House Speaker Lola Spradley Brighton Mayor Greg Mills Gilcrest Mayor Steve Nothem Former State Senator and Weld County Sheriff John Cooke Commerce City Councilman and former Mayor Sean Ford State Representative Anthony Hartsook Former Fort Lupton Mayor Tommy Holton

Former Brighton Mayor pro tem and former Brighton Chief of Police Clint Blackhurst

Campaign advertisements

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Yadira Caraveo

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Gabe Evans

September 7, 2023

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Election competitiveness

Polls

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Colorado's 8th Congressional District: 2024 general election polls
Poll	Date	Caraveo	Evans	Baum	Joss	Hall	Johnson	Payette	Undecided/Other	Margin of error	Sample size	Sponsor
Tarrance Group	Apr. 13–16, 2024	41%	42%	--	--	--	--	--	17%	±4.9%	400 LV	Congressional Leadership Fund
OnMessage, Inc.	Apr. 1–4, 2024	38%	43%	--	--	--	--	--	19%	±4.9%	400 LV	National Republican Congressional Committee

Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic	Lean Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Lean Democratic	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Endorsements

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Click the links below to see official endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites for any candidates that make that information available. If you are aware of a website that should be included, please email us.

• Yadira Caraveo
• Gabe Evans

Election spending

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Yadira Caraveo	Democratic Party	$8,124,793	$8,137,990	$4,345	As of December 31, 2024
Gabe Evans	Republican Party	$2,734,309	$2,659,316	$74,992	As of December 31, 2024
Janak Joshi	Republican Party	$243,465	$243,465	$0	As of September 5, 2024
Chris Baum	Approval Voting Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
James Treibert	Unaffiliated	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Susan Hall	Unity Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.

If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.

By candidate	By election
Yadira Caraveo Gabe Evans Larry Johnson Matthew Payette	OpenSecrets Federal Election Commission

Note: As of July 11, 2024, Chris Baum (Approval Voting Party), Eric Joss (L), and Susan Hall (Unity Party of Colorado) had not filed as candidates with the Federal Election Commission]].

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Colorado.

Colorado U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	2	31	16	2	4	37.5%	1	16.7%
2022	8	8	2	30	16	3	5	50.0%	4	66.7%
2020	7	7	0	16	14	1	1	14.3%	1	14.3%
2018	7	7	1	24	14	5	1	42.9%	2	33.3%
2016	7	7	0	18	14	2	2	28.6%	3	42.9%
2014	7	7	1	19	14	0	3	21.4%	2	33.3%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Colorado in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-two candidates ran for Colorado’s eight U.S. House districts, including 12 Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s 4.00 candidates per district, more than in the previous three election cycles. There were 3.75 candidates per district in 2022, 2.28 candidates per district in 2020 and 3.43 in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Colorado in 2024 is also higher than any other year this decade.

The 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts were open, meaning no incumbents ran in those districts.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-3rd) ran for the 4th Congressional District, which Ken Buck held before he resigned from Congress on March 22, 2024. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-5th) did not run for re-election because he retired from public office.

Nine candidates—three Democrats and six Republicans—ran for the 4th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in Colorado in 2024.

Seven primaries—three Democratic and four Republican—were contested in 2024. That’s less than the eight contested primaries in 2022 but more than the two contested primaries in 2020.

Two incumbents—Reps. Diana DeGette (D-1st) and Boebert—were in contested primaries in 2024. That's less than the four incumbents in contested primaries in 2022 but more than the one incumbent in a contested primary in 2020.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was EVEN. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were about the same as the national average. This made Colorado's 8th the 223rd most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Colorado's 8th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
50.8%	46.3%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
49.6	47.4	D+2.2

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Colorado, 2020

Colorado presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 13 Democratic wins
• 18 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Colorado state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Colorado's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Colorado
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	4	6
Republican	0	4	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Colorado's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Colorado, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Jared Polis
Lieutenant Governor	Dianne Primavera
Secretary of State	Jena Griswold
Attorney General	Phil Weiser

State legislature

Colorado State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	23
	Republican Party	12
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		35

Colorado House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	46
	Republican Party	19
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		65

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Colorado Party Control: 1992-2024
Twelve years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

Election context

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Colorado in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Colorado, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Major party	10% of votes cast for the office in the last primary, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	3/19/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Minor party	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	4/1/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	7/11/2024	Source

District election history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2022.

2022

See also: Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Yadira Caraveo defeated Barbara Kirkmeyer, Richard Ward, and Tim Long in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yadira Caraveo (D)	48.4	114,377
		Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)	47.7	112,745
	Submit photo	Richard Ward (L)	3.9	9,280
		Tim Long (Colorado Center Party) (Write-in)	0.0	99

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 236,501
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matthew Payette (Independent)
• Steve Zorn (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Yadira Caraveo advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yadira Caraveo	100.0	38,837

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,837
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Rodriguez (D)
• Chaz Tedesco (D)
• Johnny Humphrey (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Barbara Kirkmeyer defeated Jan Kulmann, Lori Saine, and Tyler Allcorn in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Kirkmeyer	39.0	22,724
		Jan Kulmann	23.0	13,398
		Lori Saine	21.2	12,357
		Tyler Allcorn	16.7	9,743

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,222
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Rodriguez (R)
• Jewels Gray (R)
• Ryan Gonzalez (R)

2024 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:

• Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)
• New York's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
• Vermont State Senate elections, 2024

See also

Colorado	2024 primaries	2024 U.S. Congress elections
Colorado congressional delegation Voting in Colorado Colorado elections: 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018	Democratic primary battlegrounds Republican primary battlegrounds U.S. Senate Democratic primaries U.S. Senate Republican primaries U.S. House Democratic primaries U.S. House Republican primaries	U.S. Congress elections U.S. Senate elections U.S. House elections Special elections Ballot access

External links

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Footnotes

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Colorado's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Michael Bennet (D)

John Hickenlooper (D)

Representatives

District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

District 7

Brittany Pettersen (D)

District 8

Gabe Evans (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)

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