Gabe Evans (R) – CO-08 House 2026

About

Gabe Evans is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2024 after defeating Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo by less than one percentage point. A Colorado native and grandson of Mexican immigrants, he is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and Arvada police lieutenant who previously served one term in the Colorado House of Representatives. He emphasizes lowering costs, rebuilding infrastructure, public safety, border security, and an all-of-the-above energy policy, and points to bipartisan work through the Problem Solvers and For Country caucuses, including his Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed the House 417-3 on September 16, 2026.

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Positions on Key Issues

Positions of Gabe Evans on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Economy	Gabe Evans advocates reducing the federal budget deficit by cutting nonessential spending (opposing Green New Deal initiatives and DEI programs) and lowering the cost of living through fiscally restrained, pro-growth energy and housing policies. He supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy and reducing housing regulations to expand homeownership.	Economy \| Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov New to Congress, Colorado's Gabe Evans wants to secure border, improve cost of living
Abortion & Reproductive Health	Evans says abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or incest and when the mother's life is at risk. He has stated he would not support a federal abortion ban, and he indicated he is unlikely to back Amendment 79 to enshrine abortion rights in Colorado, signaling support for exceptions and state flexibility rather than a blanket prohibition.	Where Gabe Evans stands on abortion, same-sex marriage Gabe Evans's Congressional Scorecard by Reproductive Freedom for All Gabe Evans - EMILYs List
Climate/Energy	Gabe Evans endorses an all-of-the-above energy policy that expands domestic oil and gas production (including Keystone XL) while also supporting renewables, nuclear, and new technologies to strengthen energy independence and lower costs. He backs regulatory reforms such as the Ratepayer Protection Act to protect consumers from rising electricity costs and to expedite energy infrastructure permitting, while seeking to balance air-quality concerns with affordable energy.	Energy - Official campaign policy page ICYMI: Gabe Evans: Colorado makes the case for clean American energy H.R.9340 Ratepayer Protection Act – bill info
Civil Rights & Equality	Gabe Evans frames Civil Rights & Equality around education freedom, identifying school choice as a civil rights issue. He argues that families should be able to select the best educational environment to ensure equal opportunities for all children.	Issues \| Representative Gabe Evans Education and Parental Rights \| Representative Gabe Evans Gabe Evans - Ballotpedia
Education	Gabe Evans frames education as a matter of parental rights and educational freedom: he advocates school choice as a civil rights issue and supports expanding access to career and technical education, while empowering families with transparency into their children’s curricula.	Education and Parental Rights - Gabe Evans
Election Policy	Gabe Evans has not published a formal stance on election policy on his official campaign site; his publicly stated positions focus on issues such as education and parental rights, economy, border security, public safety, veterans, energy, and other policy areas.	Issues \| Representative Gabe Evans Education and Parental Rights \| Representative Gabe Evans Votes and Legislation \| Representative Gabe Evans
Local Issues	Gabe Evans advocates focusing on local safety and affordability: he supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws to reduce crime and protect communities, and he calls for reducing the cost of living by restraining deficits and burdensome regulation. He also champions educational freedom for families, including homeschooling.	Border Security and Immigration \| Representative Gabe Evans Education and Parental Rights \| Representative Gabe Evans Issues \| Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov
Immigration	Gabe Evans supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws, framing border security as essential to public safety. He voted for the Laken Riley Act mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft, while also cosponsoring the DIGNIDAD Act (a pathway to legal status paired with stricter enforcement) and saying DACA recipients should not be deported.	Gabe Evans campaign homepage Gabe Evans - Wikipedia Border Security and Immigration \| Representative Gabe Evans
Firearms & Second Amendment	Gabe Evans is a pro-Second Amendment advocate who supports gun ownership and concealed carry rights; he has described the Second Amendment as a central issue and co-sponsored the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025.	Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 (H.R. 38) - All Info
Healthcare	Gabe Evans supports lowering health care costs for Americans through market-based reforms and price transparency; he voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which aims to reduce premiums and expand access to care.	Congressman Gabe Evans Supports House Republican Plan to Lower Health Care Costs for All Americans Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703)
Tech & AI	Promote a coordinated, national AI policy that prioritizes American innovation and workers; oppose a patchwork of state AI regulations that burden businesses, and push for federal standards that protect consumers and children while enabling responsible AI development and workforce training.	Rep. Evans and Deputy Secretary of Labor Highlight CO-08's AI Workforce Innovation Reps. Gabe Evans and Nick Langworthy send letter to the Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighting AI Overregulation Concerns in Colorado and New York Letter to DOC on AI State Regs
Foreign Policy	Gabe Evans supports a strong, proactive U.S. foreign policy that uses decisive action when necessary to deter Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including military options if warranted. He argues that energy security is integral to national security and that an energy-dominant strategy can help stabilize domestic gas prices and maintain U.S. leverage abroad.	Rep. Gabe Evans defends Trump's decision to launch Iran War, as Colorado gas prices continue climbing GUEST COLUMN: Protect America, end Iran's export of terror Colorado Republicans, Democrats clash over Iran military operation

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Economy

Gabe Evans advocates reducing the federal budget deficit by cutting nonessential spending (opposing Green New Deal initiatives and DEI programs) and lowering the cost of living through fiscally restrained, pro-growth energy and housing policies. He supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy and reducing housing regulations to expand homeownership.

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Economy | Representative Gabe Evans - House.gov

New to Congress, Colorado's Gabe Evans wants to secure border, improve cost of living

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Background

Career History

U.S. Representative 2025 – Present

U.S. House of Representatives

Representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Serves on Energy & Commerce and Homeland Security Committees.

State Representative 2023 – 2025

Colorado House of Representatives

Represented District 48. Served on Energy and Environment and Judiciary Committees.

Police Lieutenant 2011 – 2022

Arvada Police Department

Served as a patrol officer and field training officer, reaching the rank of lieutenant. Retired in January 2022 to run for office.

UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot / Captain 2007 – 2019

U.S. Army / Colorado Army National Guard

Served as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot, including deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom (2012-2013). Reached the rank of captain. Also served in Virginia Army National Guard (2007-2009). Honorably discharged in 2019.

Education

Patrick Henry College Bachelor of Arts in Government: Strategic Intelligence (2009)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $5.4M in total receipts for the 2025–2026 cycle as of June 30, 2026, with about $3.88M cash on hand, according to FEC filings. The vast majority of his funding comes from political action committees, joint fundraising committees, and large-dollar donors; top industries include real estate (National Association of Realtors PAC), health care (American Hospital Association PAC), oil and gas, and financial services, with conservative billionaires Peter Thiel, Steve Wynn, Charles Schwab, and Ross Perot Jr. among top donors via joint committees. Just 3% of his direct individual fundraising came from small-dollar donors under $200, reflecting a heavy reliance on institutional and high-net-worth contributions.

Sources

EVANS, TIMOTHY GABRIEL JOSEPH - Candidate overview - FEC Manny Rutinel resigns from Colorado legislature to focus on congressional race - The Gazette Millions in early fundraising flows into Colorado's 8th District race - Colorado Newsline Timothy Evans – US Congress – Summary - OpenSecrets

Voting Record

As a first-term U.S. House member (since Jan. 2025), Evans has voted with the Republican leadership on nearly every major party-line bill, missing zero of 595 roll-call votes. He voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft) and Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill (the GOP budget reconciliation package cutting taxes, boosting border security, and expanding energy production). He also voted Nay on the Protect Children's Innocence Act (H.R. 3492) and against a bipartisan extension of ACA tax credits. He serves on the Energy & Commerce and Homeland Security Committees and is a member of the Main Street Caucus and Problem Solvers Caucus.

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About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 10, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.