Overview
- Amie Baca-Oehlert announced her Democratic primary bid June 5 to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans.
- The district, stretching from Denver’s northern suburbs to Greeley, flipped to Evans by fewer than 2,500 votes in 2024 and is a top battleground that could decide the 2026 House majority.
- Baca-Oehlert is the fifth Democrat competing for the nomination, joining Yadira Caraveo, state Reps. Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel, and Colorado Treasurer Dave Young.
- As former president of the Colorado Education Association, Baca-Oehlert emphasizes boosting teacher representation and advocating for Latinas and middle-class families.
- Democratic contenders are focusing on comprehensive immigration reform and opposing proposed Medicaid cuts in their campaigns.