Democrat Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado​ race for GOP Rep. Evans’ seat

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 438

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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The Democratic primary field in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district shrank again Wednesday as Evan Munsing, a private equity consultant and Marine veteran, announced he had suspended his campaign in the 8th District.

Munsing’s withdrawal means that state Rep. Manny Rutinel of Commerce City and former Rep. Shannon Bird of Westminster will face off in a head-to-head contest for the Democratic nomination in the battleground district, currently represented by first-term Republican Rep. Gabe …

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