Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D) and Gabe Evans (R) are running to represent Colorado 8th Congressional District. They are facing off in a live debate on 9NEWS on October 8 at 6 p.m. The district includes large population hubs like Thornton, Commerce City and Greeley, marking it as a competitive district that encompasses both suburban and rural voters north and east of Denver. The 8th District's active voter makeup is 25% registered Democrat, 22% Republican, and 49% Unaffiliated, according to the May numbers from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://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.