Manny Rutinel Raises Over $2.5 Million From 44,000+ Unique Donors in Top Dem Target CO-08
1/5/26
Rutinel Raises Over $425,000 in Q4; Over $1.2 Million Cash on Hand
COMMERCE CITY, COLO. — January 5, 2026 — State Representative Manny Rutinel (D-Commerce City) announced today that his campaign has raised over $2.5 million from over 44,000 individual donors so far in the race to defeat Congressman Gabe Evans in pivotal CO-08. This total includes over $425,000 raised in the fourth quarter from tens of thousands of grassroots donors who gave an average of just $23 each. Rutinel ended the year with over $1.2 million on hand.
This fundraising success follows recent polling showing Rutinel polling 4 percentage points closer to Rep. Gabe Evans in a general election matchup compared to his closest Democratic primary opponent (Bird trails Evans 43%-48%, while Rutinel is statistically tied with Evans, 46%-47%).
“This grassroots momentum – over 40,000 people pitching in an average of $23 – shows that Coloradans are ready for a new kind of leadership,” said Rutinel. “Teachers, nurses, and small-business owners are powering this campaign because they know Congress should work for the families who clock in every day, not for billionaires.”
Manny’s campaign is fueled by small-dollar contributions from everyday people looking for fresh leadership. Over 99% of donations have been under $100, demonstrating the broad coalition of support that will be necessary to win this seat in November 2026.
Manny Rutinel’s Total Fundraising, By The Numbers:
- Over $2.5 million raised
- Over 44,000 unique donors
- $23 average contribution
- Zero dollars from corporate PACs
