Rutinel bested moderate former state Rep. Shannon Bird and will take on GOP Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th District in November.
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Progressive Manny Rutinel wins primary in battleground Colorado House district
Rutinel bested moderate former state Rep. Shannon Bird and will take on GOP Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th District in November.
Published July 1, 2026, 1:40 AM
Updated July 1, 2026, 2:50 AM3.6K
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