# Manny Rutinel > [!info] Nomination decided — June 30, 2026 > **Rutinel won the Democratic primary 61–34** over Shannon Bird (Evan Munsing 5%); Bird conceded and endorsed him. General vs. [[Gabe Evans]] in Colorado's only toss-up; Cook Toss Up (Aug 25). See [[CO-08-2026]]. **Manny Rutinel** is a Colorado state representative, environmental attorney, and microbiologist running in the 2026 Democratic primary for CO-08 against the field that includes former Rep. [[Yadira Caraveo]]. He emerged as the Democratic money leader and prediction-market favorite (~78%), with ~$3.45M raised since launch, positioning to take on Republican incumbent [[Gabe Evans]] in Colorado's marquee toss-up. The June 30, 2026 primary is contested and unresolved. See [[CO-08-2026]] for full race context. ## Related - [[CO-08-2026]] - [[Gabe Evans]] - [[Yadira Caraveo]]