Yadira D. Caraveo is a Democratic politician and pediatrician born on December 23, 1980. She previously represented Colorado's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2023 to 2025, becoming Colorado's first Latina member of Congress, and served Colorado House District 31 from 2019 to 2023. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation on climate action, environmental justice, affordable insulin, paid family leave, and fentanyl trafficking; she was named a White House Champion of Change by President Obama for climate advocacy.

Education and Political Experience

• Attended public schools in Adams County; earned a bachelor's degree from Regis University ; medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine .
• Practiced as a pediatrician in Adams County, serving many Medicaid families.
• Elected to Colorado House District 31 in 2018 and re-elected in 2020; focused on health care costs, pollution limits, preschool funding, and renter protections.
• Elected to U.S. House for Colorado's 8th District in 2022, defeating Barbara Kirkmeyer; lost re-election in 2024 to Gabe Evans.
• Announced 2026 comeback bid in April 2025 but withdrew in September 2025 due to mental health challenges.