Colorado’s newest district, the closely divided 8th CD, includes portions of Adams, Weld and Larimer counties north of the Denver metro area, from Thornton and Northglenn to Greeley. It’s considered the state’s only “toss-up” House seat and contains the largest concentration of Hispanic and Latino voters.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, who narrowly won the seat in the last election, is running unopposed for her party’s nomination, while two Republicans are facing off in a primary in the district.

Democrats: 112,331; Republicans: 100,363; Unaffiliated: 217,697; Total active voters: 440,349

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

Name: Gabe Evans

Phone number: 720-683-6450

Email: info@ElectGabeEvans.com

Website: ElectGabeEvans.com

Mailing address: PO Box 350608, Westminster, CO 80035

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Patrick Henry College, 2009

Why should the voters elect you to office?

Voters who want to defeat far-left Yadira Caraveo and bring conservative change to Washington can look to my record of running toward challenge. My service provides a clear contrast with Caraveo’s “defund the police” policies. I’m a U.S. Army combat veteran, retired police officer, conservative state representative doing battle in a Democrat-dominated legislature, local farmer, and Hispanic family man. I support Donald Trump and have been endorsed by local and national leaders, including Speaker Johnson.

What is your top priority if elected and how will it be funded?

My top priority is restoring the rule of law in our streets and at our Southern border. America’s security is in crisis, and the open border disaster is costing tax dollars that should go to Americans. As a combat veteran and former cop, I stand for: Securing the border, building more of Trump’s wall, reinstituting “remain in Mexico,” ending sanctuary policies, getting tough on career criminals, funding the police, and supporting our first responders.

Name: Janak Joshi

Phone number: 719-330-3102

Email: info@janakforcd8.com

Website: janakforcd8.com

Mailing address: P.O. Box 33358, Northglenn, CO 80233

Education: MD, India; MS-Healthcare Administration, UNC Greeley

Why should the voters elect you to office?

I’m the most experienced candidate, legally immigrating in 1978 and working in the medical field for over 50 years, including owning a medical practice. I served in the Colorado house for six years and have visited the southern border personally, seeing the threat that illegal immigration is to our future. Traveling to the former Soviet Union, China, and Cuba has strengthened my resolve for smaller government, lower taxes, and protecting innocent life, including the unborn.

What is your top priority if elected and how will it be funded?

My top priority is balancing the budget. This does not require any funding and will in fact save money for the taxpayers. The fat, pork, and earmarks in the budget are destroying the future of our nation. Congress needs the discipline and courage to implement cuts and stop the waste. To ensure a better future for our children and grandchildren I will never vote for a tax increase or budget that grows the government.

Editor’s note: Candidates are listed in the order they appear on ballots. Active voter registration numbers are current as of the Colorado Secretary of State’s update on June 3, 2024.