November 9th 2024.
In a tight race to represent Colorado's 8th Congressional District, Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans has maintained his lead over U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo as more results have come in. The district, which includes parts of Adams, Larimer, and Weld counties, could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the House of Representatives, where Republicans are fighting to keep their slim majority.
As of Saturday afternoon, Evans holds about 48.9% of the 313,676 ballots that have been counted so far, while Caraveo has 48.3%. This marks a slight decrease in Evans' lead from Friday evening, when he had 2,529 more votes than Caraveo. However, with an unknown number of ballots still to be counted in Adams County, where Caraveo had a lead of over 20,000 votes, the Republican's advantage could change.
On Friday, Evans pulled ahead of Caraveo, but it is uncertain if Larimer County has completed its initial ballot count and if Weld County has counted its final ballot. Evans' campaign has not yet made a statement in response to the latest results, while Kevin Porter, a representative for Caraveo's campaign, remains optimistic about their chances.
Porter acknowledges the close nature of the race, stating that it is "too close to call right now." This sentiment is echoed by many, including Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who conceded defeat in the city's affordable housing sales tax vote. Despite a national trend towards a rightward swing in the recent election, Colorado has not followed suit, which could play a role in the outcome of this congressional race.
As of now, the Yadira Caraveo-Gabe Evans race remains at a stalemate, with neither candidate able to secure a clear victory. It's a situation that has left many Coloradans on the edge of their seats, navigating the many important issues on the 2024 ballot with savvy and thoughtfulness. For those wanting to stay up-to-date on the latest Colorado news, sign up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.
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