{"id":2485984,"date":"2025-09-12T17:57:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T21:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yadira-caraveo-withdraws-from-house-race-to-win-back-colorado-seat\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T17:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T21:58:07","slug":"yadira-caraveo-withdraws-from-house-race-to-win-back-colorado-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yadira-caraveo-withdraws-from-house-race-to-win-back-colorado-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Yadira Caraveo withdraws from House race to win back Colorado seat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyadira-caraveo-withdraws-from-house-race-to-win-back-colorado-seat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2485984&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Democratic Representative Yadira Caraveo has withdrawn from the race to reclaim her former seat in Colorado&#8217;s 8th Congressional District, a notably competitive district expected to be a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections. Caraveo cited strong resistance largely due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/get-well-wishes-pour-in-for-casey-desantis-following-cancer-diagnosis\/\" title=\"Get-Well Wishes Pour In For Casey DeSantis Following Cancer Diagnosis\">stigma surrounding mental health<\/a> as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-year-treasury-yields-top-3-for-first-time-since-2018\/\" title=\"10-Year Treasury Yields Top 3% for First Time Since 2018\">major factor influencing<\/a> her decision. Open about her own struggles with depression, Caraveo has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-surround-home-in-search-for-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-18-in-maine\/\" title=\"Police encircle residence in hunt for suspect in deadly shooting of 18 individuals in Maine.\">previously sought treatment<\/a> during her term in Congress.She had been competing in the Democratic primary to challenge the incumbent Republican Rep. Gabe Evans, who narrowly defeated her in the 2024 election.Without endorsements from fellow Democrats or the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Caraveo faced significant challenges in securing the nomination.The district remains a toss-up politically and is likely to attract substantial campaign attention.Other Democratic candidates in the primary include Colorado state treasurer Dave Young,and state representatives Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel,among others. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo drops out of race to win old Colorado House seat back<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2229448\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo dropped out of the race to win back her old seat in the House representing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado&rsquo;s<\/a> 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be one of the most competitive seats of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 midterm elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Caraveo said in a statement that her decision to withdraw from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic<\/a> primary was not one she took lightly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3784856\/rejoining-congress-would-mean-big-pay-cut-van-hilleary\/\">Rejoining Congress would mean a big pay cut for this top Hill staffer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3803235\/war-israel-gaza-aipac-backed-house-democrats-reject-2026-cash\/\">Gaza conflict drives some AIPAC-backed Democrats to reject 2026 cash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3802994\/andy-barr-drops-first-tv-ad-campaign-as-he-gets-hit-with-2-million-negative-ad-spree\/\">Andy Barr drops first TV ad campaign as he gets hit with $2 million negative ad spree<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirely to the stigmatization of mental health in America,&rdquo; she said Friday. &ldquo;I hope that one day we will see more acceptance and understanding of illnesses like depression, and that leaders at all levels will be able to support those in need in actions and not just words.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Caraveo has been open about her struggles with mental health and depression since she was a teenager. She told Colorado Public Radio in 2024 that she had to seek treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after her symptoms worsened during her first term in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think that the depression that I have, and then the drive to take care of others, really mixed with some of the frustrations of a new job &mdash; and everything that goes on in Washington D.C. &mdash; it can lead to feelings of hopelessness and dark thoughts,&rdquo; she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/08\/26\/rep-yadira-caraveo-speaks-out-about-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> at the time. &ldquo;And it was when I got into that dark place that I decided that I needed the right treatment and was able to get that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Caraveo was one of several candidates in the Democratic primary to unseat Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), who is in his first term representing the 8th Congressional District after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3211589\/yadira-caraveo-gabe-evans-colorado-8th-district-house-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ousting Caraveo<\/a> by around 2,600 votes in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>The nonpartisan <em>Cook Political Report<\/em> rates the district as a toss-up, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >partisan index rated &#038;ldquo<\/a>;even.&rdquo; The seat will likely attract significant campaign funds and ad messaging, given Republicans&rsquo; narrow majority in the House.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3803575\/texas-house-republican-morgan-luttrell-wont-seek-reelection-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN MORGAN LUTTRELL WON&rsquo;T SEEK REELECTION IN 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Per CPR, Caraveo was facing an uphill battle to win the Democratic nomination. She received no endorsements from fellow Democratic colleagues and did not receive any support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which has remained neutral in the primary, as it historically does.<\/p>\n<p>Other Democrats in the primary include state Treasurer Dave Young, state Reps. Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel, former Marine Evan Munsing, and Amie Baca-Oehlert, the former leader of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">state&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s largest teachers union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Rep. 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