Candidate for U.S. Representative, Colorado District 8
Gabe Evans
RepublicanIncumbent
Gabe Evans is a first-term Republican congressman, a former Army National Guard Black Hawk pilot and a former Arvada police officer who served one term in the Colorado House. His campaign focuses on border security, public safety and the cost of living.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Colorado District 8 (since 2025)
- Hometown
- Southern Weld County (born in Aurora)
- Campaign website
- electgabeevans.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says he is "fighting to secure the border, strengthen public safety, and make life more affordable" for Coloradans.[1]
- Points to 12 years in the Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a Black Hawk pilot and company commander and more than a decade as an Arvada police officer.[1],[2]
- Says he would lower the cost of living by reining in deficit spending and what he calls tax-and-regulate policies.[1]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Colorado District 8, U.S. House of Representatives · 2025–present[2]
- State Representative, District 48, Colorado House of Representatives · 2023–2025[2],[3]
- Police officer, rising to lieutenant, Arvada Police Department · 2011–2022[2],[3]
- UH-60 Black Hawk pilot and company commander (captain), Colorado Army National Guard · 2009–2019[2],[3]
Education
- B.A., Government, Patrick Henry College[3]
Where they stand
- Energy & EnvironmentSponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require large data centers to pay for the grid upgrades and new power needed to serve them; it passed the House 417–3.[4]
- Public SafetySponsored the Stop Pills That Kill Act, which would amend federal drug law to address counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine pills and require a DEA plan to combat them; it passed the House.[5]
- ImmigrationSays his priorities are to secure the physical border, streamline legal immigration, and deport immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes.[6]
- Health CareSays Americans should have access to coverage that includes pre-existing conditions and supports price transparency, plan portability and market competition to lower costs.[7]
- InfrastructureIntroduced the Greeley Land Exchange Act to give the city of Greeley direct ownership of land next to its Milton Seaman Reservoir to maintain its water system.[8]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding new tax breaks, raising immigration enforcement and defense spending, and reducing Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | No[12] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“Hardworking families should not have to subsidize the energy demands of data centers.”
“I've seen firsthand the devastation fentanyl and dangerous drugs brings to families and communities.”
Sources
- Elect Gabe Evans, Gabe Evans campaign, October 10, 2026
- About Gabe, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, October 10, 2026
- Gabe Evans, Wikipedia, October 10, 2026
- Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, September 16, 2026
- Congressman Gabe Evans' Stop Pills That Kill Act Passes House, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, September 15, 2026
- Border Security and Immigration, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, October 10, 2026
- Healthcare, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, October 10, 2026
- Congressman Evans Introduces Bill to Increase Northern Colorado's Water Supply, Office of Rep. Gabe Evans, September 16, 2026
- Roll Call 190, Bill Number: H.R. 1, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285, Bill Number: H.R. 5371, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320, Bill Number: S. 1071, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11, Bill Number: H.R. 1834, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, January 8, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Colorado District 8
- Manny Rutinel (Democratic)
- Dave Wood (Libertarian)