Evans accepts four debates in 8th District U.S. House race, asks Caraveo to do the same

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice

Gabe Evans has accepted four debate invitations in Colorado’s 8th District race for the U.S. House.

The Republican has agreed to appear in debates presented by CBS, 9News, Fox31, and Colorado Politics.

“Two years ago, [8th District] voters only got to observe one, 30-minute debate in the race for Congress. Voters deserve better,” Evans said in a statement. “There are tremendous differences between [Democrat] Yadira Caraveo and me on crime, the border, jobs and the cost of living. As candidates for Congress, we owe it to the voters to articulate and explain our positions on these and other important issues.”

Evans served 12 years in the U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot and company commander. He deployed to a combat zone during his service. Evans also served for 10 years as an Arvada police officer. He also was elected in 2022 as a member of the Colorado House.

While serving in the Colorado House, Evans was a prime sponsor of bills related to child welfare, first responders and repeat violent criminals. He has announced the endorsement of 11 mayors in the district.

“I accept these four debate invitations and challenge Yadira Caraveo to step up, do the same, and defend her ‘defund the police’, open-border, anti-job and high prices record,” Evans said.