Democrat running for competitive Colorado House seat raises more than $1M

Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel (D), who’s running for a competitive House seat in Colorado, raised more than $1.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising of this year.

The average donation for Rutinel’s campaign was $32, according to figures first shared with The Hill, and he received contributions from more than 27,000 unique donors.

Within the first day of his campaign, he raked in more than $400,000.

Rutinel is running against first-term Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), who defeated former Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) — the first person to hold the seat since the district had been added to Colorado’s House map following redistricting.

“With an average contribution of $32, it’s clear that everyday people — not billionaires — are powering this campaign because they want an economy that works for everyone, lower costs for hardworking families, and more good-paying jobs,” Rutinel said in a statement.

“I’ve spent years fighting for their jobs, their health care, and their safety, and I will continue that fight in Congress. This campaign is about people coming together to demand real leadership that puts working families first,” he added.

Colorado’s 8th Congressional District is situated south of Fort Collins and east of Boulder, and it comprises parts of Adams, Weld and Larimer counties. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates the seat a “toss up.”