Manny Rutinel
Won the 2026 race for Colorado's 8th District.
Born 1994Lawyer
- Last margin
- +14.7
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1994
- Education
- Pasco–Hernando State College; University of Florida
- Occupation
- lawyer
- On the ballot as
- former state representative from the 32nd district (2023–2026)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Rutinel has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Rutinel won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Colorado's 8th District | General | Won | Gabe Evans (R), Dave Wood (L) | 55.4% | D+14.7 | $9.5M | R+1.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Colorado Secretary of State and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Rutinel’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Rutinel’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $9.5M
- Outside, for Rutinel
- $6M
- Outside, against Rutinel
- $5.8M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| MANNY RUTINEL FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Rutinel’s races
The 2026 general average had Rutinel ahead by 4.9; Rutinel won by 14.7.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 poll | D+4.9 | D+14.7 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Colorado Secretary of State and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Rutinel has run against
- Gabe Evans (R) · 2026 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Colorado Secretary of State and civicAPI (unofficial)
The seat
- Colorado's 8th District · lean R+0.2 · 209th most Democratic of 435
FEC H6CO08013 · Wikidata Q122958684
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET