Rep. Yadira Carabeo (D-Colo.) conceded her re-election bid to Republican Gabe Evans on Sunday, a victory for the Republican Party, which is inching closer to taking control of the House.
Close race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District has not yet been called. Written by The Hill/Decision Desk Headquarters.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. We have worked to find a foundational and bipartisan solution,” the first-term lawmaker said in a statement Sunday.
Carabeo praised his supporters and a “diverse, people-powered campaign that brought together a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and independent voters.”
“This is not the result we wanted, but the job is not done,” she continued. “I look forward to returning to Washington to finish this term and will continue to be an independent voice for the people of this district.”
Immediately after Caraveo's concession, Evans posted a statement He said he wants to serve future voters and expressed his gratitude to his wife, campaign staff and his opponent.
“I am humbled to be elected as Colorado's next representative for the 8th term. I am honored to be entrusted with the job of representing you and your families and fighting back to make things better for all Coloradans. We're prepared to do that,” Evans said. I wrote.
“I would also like to thank Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo for her hard work and generous concessions. I look forward to working with her and her team to transition this office over the coming months,” he later said. I added it.
With more than 95% of votes counted Sunday, Mr. Evans led Mr. Caraveo by less than 2,600 votes, 162,022 to 159,426, or 49% to 48.2%. .
The other two candidates in the race both won more votes than the top two vote-getters. Endorsement Party candidate Chris Bohm received 5,699 votes (1.7% of the vote) and Unionist Party candidate Susan Hall received 3,645 votes (1.1%).
This election campaign has brought the Republicans within reach of the House majority. As of Saturday night, the race between Mr. Caraveo and Mr. Evans was one of 10 House races that had not yet been called since voters cast their ballots last week.
