Democratic candidates in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country’s most closely watched congressional races. The primary is set to be decided Tuesday night.
The district, which stretches from Commerce City north to Greeley, has emerged as one of the country’s most competitive congressional seats, regularly swinging between Republicans and Democrats. Republican Rep. Gabe Evans currently holds the seat after flipping it from blue to red and is running unopposed in Tuesday’s Republican primary, making the Democratic contest the marquee race on the primary ballot.
State Rep. Manny Rutinel and former state Rep. Shannon Bird are competing for the Democratic nomination, with the winner advancing to face Evans in November.
“This is one of the most important races in the country,” Rutinel said.
Both candidates point to their experience serving in the Colorado House of Representatives as they make their case to voters…