Marine Veteran Evan Munsing Withdraws from Colorado's 8th Congressional District Race
Evan Munsing, a former U.S. Marine and finance professional, has announced his withdrawal from the Democratic primary race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. Munsing, who has never held political office, cited the preference of Washington insiders to support career politicians over outsiders as a key reason for his decision. Despite polling data indicating voter interest in candidates with military and business backgrounds, Munsing consistently trailed behind his opponents, former state Rep. Shannon Bird and state Rep. Manny Rutinel. His withdrawal leaves these two candidates to compete for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in the upcoming November election. Munsing's name will still appear on the June 30 primary ballot, although he will not participate in the scheduled debate. 
