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Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo explains why she's running for re-election
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Gabe Evans says he wants to be a Congressman for the same reason he served as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, police lieutenant and Colorado state lawmaker.
Republican challenger Gabe Evans is taking on incumbent Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat, in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. In an attack ad Evans is being labeled as a MAGA extremist.
A hard hitting ad in one of the most competitive political races in the country -- Colorado's 8th Congressional District -- gets a Reality Check by CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd.
Incumbent Democrat Rep. Yadira Caraveo is facing Republican challenger Gabe Evans in the November general election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Attack ads have taken up the issue of immigration in the race. Read Political Reporter Shaun Boyd's sources below: H.R.2 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Secure the Border Act of 2023 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Final Vote Results for Roll Call 209 (house.gov) State & Local Elected Letter for Immigrant Inclusion - September 2021_FINAL - Google Docs SB20-083_vote_5A8524 | Colorado General Assembly Prohibit Courthouse Civil Arrest | Colorado General Assembly Protect Colorado Residents From Federal Government Overreach | Colorado General Assembly Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity | Colorado General Assembly Bond Reform | Colorado General Assembly H.R.2882 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details H.R.467 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): HALT Fentanyl Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details Offense Level For Controlled Substance Possession | Colorado General Assembly
What will the fallout be from the Tina Peters sentencing this week? CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd asked political analysts Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino to share their perspective. They also discussed the VP Debate and the 8th Congressional district race between Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans.
The races in Colorado 8th and 3rd Congressional District were among the topics covered in this week's political discussion with CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd and political analysts Mike Dino and Dick Wadhams.
Watch a conversation led by CBS Colorado political reporter Shaun Boyd about the latest political news in Denver and across the state.
People in Colorado from both major parties have varying opinions about ranked choice voting in Colorado.
Democrats and Republicans in Colorado worked together during the special session. Watch Left, Right, Center for analysis of the outcome, as well as a look at the drama surrounding the state Republican party's vote to remove its chairman.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred from practicing law in the nation's capital, a D.C. appeals court ruled.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
Trump has 2-point edge over Harris amid widespread concern over state of democracy; partisans divide over election board actions.
Trump blames Harris for a California law he says permits up to $950 in shoplifting without consequences.
A U.S. Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave as the agency investigates an alleged instance of misconduct, reportedly against a staffer for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Soaring child care costs are a major financial drain on millions of U.S. families. Here's what the Harris and Trump campaigns say they would do to address it.
Some of the ideas he's proposing, like punitive tariffs, were features of his own presidency and had mixed results.
The House and Senate approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 20, sending it to President Biden's desk.
Democratic congressional hopefuls in California are highlighting the anti-abortion records of vulnerable Republican incumbents, many of whom have moderated their stances ahead of the election.
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
While climate change is not the top issue for most voters, research out of the University of Colorado Boulder finds it could be a significant factor in the race.
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
Gov. Jared Polis is reacting to the possibility that former President Trump will make a campaign stop in Aurora.
The department says the shooting occurred around 2:20 p.m. During the argument, police say, one man pulled out a handgun, shot the other man and fled. The victim died of his injuries and now police are looking for the suspect.
Searches have failed to locate Watson, a narcotics detection K9 with the Fremont County Sheriff's Office who ran away from his handler four days ago.
The Brighton Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a car and identifying its driver after a 22-year-old man was found lying in a roadway Friday evening.
Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but many residents are still struggling to put food on the table. On the first and third Saturday of every month, one church offers a drive-up food bank.
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
An Aurora firefighter broke Colorado's all-time record for the largest pumpkin ever grown at 2,083 pounds at the Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers' 13th annual Weigh-off. It was the first pumpkin grown in Colorado to weigh over 1 ton.
A cold front will being slightly cooler temperatures to Denver Saturday evening.
Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but many residents are still struggling to put food on the table. On the first and third Saturday of every month, one church offers a drive-up food bank.
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
Just a little more than a week after CBS News Colorado learned that RTD's chief of police had been terminated, the agency has named two acting co-chiefs of the transit police department.
While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.
Christina Gonzales is this week's Orange Zone Denver Broncos superfan who reflects on how she turned her husband into a fan for the orange and blue.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Coors Field next summer.
Colin Kaepernick, who remains dedicated to returning to the NFL, reflects on his passion for football, balancing his activism and his new children's book.
One of the most successful collegiate basketball programs in recent history will regularly be playing in Northern Colorado as the Gonzaga Bulldogs join Colorado State University in the Pac-12.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk sentenced to prison earlier this week, has been widely condemned for the voter data scheme over which she was convicted. The judge in the case has also been receiving receiving threats.
Jane Fonda is going door-to-door to help local candidates win their races.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.