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Gabe Evans
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Candidate, U.S. House Colorado District 8

U.S. House Colorado District 8
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Prior offices
Colorado House of Representatives District 48
Successor: Carlos Barron
Predecessor: Tonya Van Beber

Compensation

Base salary

43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. $41,449/year for legislators whose terms began in 2021.

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

June 30, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Patrick Henry College, 2009

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2007 - 2019

Personal
Birthplace
Aurora, Colo.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Law enforcement
Contact

Gabe Evans (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Evans (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 8th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 30, 2026.[source]

Biography

Gabe Evans was born in Aurora, Colorado. Evans served in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2019. He earned a bachelor's degree from Patrick Henry College in 2009. Evans' career experience includes owning/operating a family farm and working as a police lieutenant and a concealed carry firearms instructor. He has been affiliated with Destiny Church in Fort Lupton, the National Rifle Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1][2]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2025-2026

Evans was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 30, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 30, 2026.


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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8

Incumbent Gabe Evans is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 8 on June 30, 2026.

Candidate
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Gabe Evans

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Endorsements

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2024

See also: Colorado's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

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

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

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

Total votes: 333,616
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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
Image of Yadira Caraveo
Yadira Caraveo
 
100.0
 
35,409

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
Image of Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans Candidate Connection
 
77.5
 
35,393
Image of Janak Joshi
Janak Joshi
 
22.5
 
10,294

Total votes: 45,687
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Endorsements

Evans received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Evans's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.

Pledges

Evans signed the following pledges.

  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform
  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 48

Gabe Evans defeated Spring Erickson and Eric Joss in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans (R) Candidate Connection
 
63.3
 
20,011
Image of Spring Erickson
Spring Erickson (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.9
 
10,730
Image of Eric Joss
Eric Joss (L)
 
2.7
 
866

Total votes: 31,607
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 48

Spring Erickson advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 48 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Spring Erickson
Spring Erickson Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,079

Total votes: 4,079
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 48

Gabe Evans defeated Terry DeGroot in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 48 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans Candidate Connection
 
70.2
 
6,394
Image of Terry DeGroot
Terry DeGroot
 
29.8
 
2,710

Total votes: 9,104
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Candidate Connection

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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.
  • American Security, starting with the border
  • American Prosperity, starting with reducing the cost of living
  • American Education, starting with empowering families
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.
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.
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.
I remember watching the evening news as cruise missiles were being launched during Desert Storm in 1991.
I detailed cars when I was in high school. I stayed there for a year before working in a Mexican restaurant.
The Bible
The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien)
I support term limits for both state and federal elected officials.
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.
You walk into a bar. Somewhere in there is a military pilot. How do you identify them?

Wait five seconds. They'll tell you.
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.
No more taxes! Reduce deficit spending! Balance the budget! Lower Inflation and the cost of living!
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

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2022

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I’m Gabe Evans and I’m running for Colorado State House District 48 (stretching from Brighton to Greeley). I’m a Colorado native, Christian, and have over two decades of service-based military and law enforcement experience. Raised in rural Elbert County, I’ve been involved with agriculture since I was 11 years old. After earning my bachelor’s degree in Government/Strategic Intelligence from Patrick Henry College, I served 12 years in the US Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot in command and company commander. I also served for 10 years at the Arvada Police Department as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. When my schedule permits, I coach wrestling at Fort Lupton. I’m currently working toward a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Colorado State University. My wife and I live on a working farm in southern Weld County where we homeschool our two boys. My website is www.evans48.com, and I’d be honored to earn your support!
  • Reduce crime, support law enforcement, and empower citizens to improve the safety of their communities.
  • Reduce the cost of living by supporting domestic energy production, agriculture, and the free market.
  • Protect parental rights, especially in educational choice and healthcare.
I've sworn three oaths to uphold and defend the Constitution and care for my neighbors. Unfortunately, recent policies from Colorado’s ruling Left have absolutely handcuffed my ability to serve my community. Crime is spiking, cost of living is skyrocketing, and parents’ ability to select a successful education for their kids is in danger. I’m running for House District 48 because I’m a proven leader, and I have two decades of service-based experience necessary to solve the problems that are crippling our families, neighbors, and communities. I stand for freedom, the Constitution, and common sense.
General/former Secretary of Defense James Mattis. I served under him in the Middle East. He is very intelligent, and he personally cared for his troops. As a state legislator, I believe it is important to be knowledgeable, and to never forget the elected officials are a servant to the people. Mattis embodied both ideals, and I strive to meet that same standard.
Roots of the American Order, by Russell Kirk

American by Choice: The Remarkable Fulfillment of an Immigrant's Dream, by Sam Moore
Second Treatise on Civil Government, by John Locke
The City of God, by Augustine
Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bible
The Law, by Frederick Bastiat

The list goes on . . .
Knowing and following the Constitution, integrity, honesty, a good work ethic, and a willingness to build relationships with the voters in the district.
Knowledge of and loyalty to the Constitution, integrity, honesty, a good work ethic, and a willingness to build relationships with the voters in the district.
Know the district. Meet as many folks as possible. Be readily available to listen to the people. Represent the district by building relationships. Don't get sucked into the world of politics and lose touch with reality.
I would like to leave Colorado safe, affordable, and having empowered parents to choose the best education for their kids.
For two years during high school, I cleaned and detailed cars.
The Bible (first)

The Silmarillion (second).

Both speak to the eternal struggle of good vs evil, and both convey, with beauty and power, the transcendent truth that in the end, Good will win.
Watching the state that I love, and have sworn three oaths to protect, spiral into rising crime, skyrocketing cost of living, and declining education. Sixty percent of Colorado kids can't read at grade level, and seventy percent can't do math at grade level. Inflation and cost of living are rising faster than the national average. I didn't spent 22 combined years putting my life on the line to watch these things happen to my home and my kids' future.
Above all, a desire to serve the people of the state and a willingness to set politics aside in order to do what is right. After that, constructive dialogue and practical wisdom.
Returning to the values that made Colorado great. As a Colorado native, I remember when crime was low, the cost of living was affordable, and our schools actually educated kids (instead of indoctrinating them). Unfortunately, in the last twenty years, Colorado's Leftist state government has ballooned 57% (even adjusted for inflation and population growth). The only thing we have to show for it is higher crime, higher taxes, less affordability, and a declining education system. If Colorado is to remain a great place to live, work, and raise a family, we have to get back to the basics. The state government should focus on essentials such as public safety, transportation, empowering the free market, and funding kids and teachers (not bloated bureaucracies).
It is helpful, but not required. Legislators must have broad knowledge, since they will be making decisions that impact an entire state. They must effectively network with the people in their district. When issues arise in areas where a legislator doesn't have a lot of experience, they can quickly reach out to citizens who do have expertise in those fields. Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships is vital to being a successful legislator who accurately represents the people.
Yes. During my 22 years of service in the military and law enforcement, I learned the single most important skill a leader can have is the ability to build relationships and get along with other people, even in areas of disagreement. Without a basic relationship, nothing productive can happen. Communication, collaboration, and problem solving all require a working relationship. I excel at building those relationships. It's why I was successful in the military and law enforcement; I was frequently promoted ahead of peers and given command level assignments. I look forward to applying those same skills to the legislature and collaborating with my colleagues, while also knowing when to stand firm and not compromise.
Colorado recently switched to an independent commission consisting of equal numbers of Republican, Democrat, and Unaffiliated voters. It seemed to work better than previous systems.
I would be happy with any of the following:

Agriculture, Livestock, & Water
Energy & Environment
Judiciary
State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Transportation & Local Government
As a police officer, I got tired of being unable to help victims of crimes. Recent legislation passed by the ruling Left has handcuffed law enforcement, re-victimized victims, and empowered criminals. That's why Colorado is number one nationally in bank robberies, auto theft, and porch pirates, and number two in fentanyl overdose deaths. The Left's policies prevented me from helping the very citizens I swore to protect. The stories are numerous, but one in particular is a nine year old girl who was struck by a drunk driver. She was in rehab for six months, learning to walk again. Because Colorado's Leftist legislature is not holding criminals accountable, the drunk driver got probation. Picking up a bleeding girl out of the street, speaking to her frantic mother, and then knowing the drunk driver who broke every bone in her lower body got a slap on the wrist, was gut wrenching. I want to serve and protect my community, not stand in awkward silence while Leftist policies empower lawless behavior that is destroying our neighborhoods.
A person walks into a bar. Somewhere in the bar is a military pilot. How can you identify the pilot?

Wait five seconds. The pilot will tell you.
Having worked in both the executive and legislative branches of government, the executive should be able to use emergency powers for a short period of time (for example, 30 days). Any emergency powers after that should require the ratification of the legislature.
Wisdom is knowing when to bend and when to stand firm. I can collaborate with anyone, but I also know what values I'll never compromise.

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Gabe Evans campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Colorado District 8Candidacy Declared primary$1,649,106 $236,845
2024* U.S. House Colorado District 8Won general$2,734,309 $2,659,316
2022Colorado House of Representatives District 48Won general$42,125 $40,958
Grand total$4,425,540 $2,937,120
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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State legislative tenure

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2024

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Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
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2023








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2023-2024

Evans was assigned to the following committees:


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External links

Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 4, 2022
  2. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 29, 2024

Political offices
Preceded by
Yadira Caraveo (D)
U.S. House Colorado District 8
2025-Present
Succeeded by
-
Preceded by
Tonya Van Beber (R)
Colorado House of Representatives District 48
2023-2025
Succeeded by
Carlos Barron (R)


Senators
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
Jeff Hurd (R)
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
Democratic Party (6)
Republican Party (4)