Gabe Evans is a Republican U.S. Representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties, such as Brighton, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Berthoud. Born on July 28, 1986, in Colorado to the grandson of Mexican immigrants, he is a Christian, conservative leader, former U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard officer , and retired Arvada Police lieutenant. He lives on a family farm in southern Weld County with his wife and two homeschooled sons, Bruce and Sammy, and works as an NRA-certified firearms and concealed carry instructor. Notable achievements include a combat deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom, commanding aviation assets for Colorado wildfires and disasters, defeating Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo in the 2024 election , and prior service in the Colorado House District 48 focusing on criminal justice, public safety, lower taxes, and National Guard support. He prioritizes securing the border, strengthening public safety, and affordability.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated cum laude from Patrick Henry College with a degree in Government-Strategic Intelligence.
• Military Experience: Served 12 years in U.S. Army, Virginia Army National Guard, and Colorado Army National Guard, reaching Captain; piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, commanded Alpha Company at Buckley Air Force Base, and led Colorado Task Force Aviation for wildfires and search-and-rescue.
• Law Enforcement Experience: 10+ years at Arvada Police Department, advancing to lieutenant; roles included Critical Accident Response Team coordinator, Mobile Field Force platoon commander, night shift watch commander, Honor Guard lieutenant, Peer Support commander, field training officer, driving instructor, and firearms instructor. Keynote speaker at 2020 Transforming Local Governments conference.
• Political Experience: Elected to Colorado House District 48 in 2022 , sponsoring bills on criminal justice, National Guard time off, and judicial training for crime victims; announced 2024 congressional run on September 6, 2023; won Republican primary and general election to serve CO-8 since 2025.