Republican Gabe Evans and Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo are competing for a U.S. House seat in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Evans is an Army veteran and former Arvada Police officer. He was formally endorsed by former President Donald Trump on June 3. Caraveo, a pediatrician and former state lawmaker, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. She beat Republican Barbara Kirkmeyer for the seat in 2022. Colorado held its 2024 election Nov. 5. Voters selected between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for president. They also elected representatives for the U.S. and state legislatures. Candidates included Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans in CD8 and Lauren Boebert and Trisha Calvarese in CD4. Voters considered 14 statewide ballot measures, including Amendments 79 and 80 regarding abortion rights and school choice, respectively. Coloradans also made decisions on local elections and ballot measures, such as sales tax increases to fund health and affordable housing initiatives in Denver. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.