Gabe Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tonya Van Beber |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Patrick Henry College (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Gabe Evans is an American former police officer, military veteran, and politician who represents District 48 in the Colorado House of Representatives.[1] A Republican, Evans represents a district that includes parts of Weld and Adams counties including the communities of Brighton, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Todd Creek, and Platteville.[2]
Early life and career
Evans is the grandson of Mexican immigrants.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in government and strategic intelligence from Patrick Henry College.[3]
Evans's military service includes two years in the Virginia Army National Guard from 2007 to 2009. After that, in 2009, he earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, while also joining and serving in the Colorado National Guard from 2009 to 2019. In the army he learned to fly UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom from 2012 to 2013 and reached the rank of captain. In the Colorado Guard, he used his piloting skills to help fight wildfires and to carry out search and rescue missions. His work included being stationed at Buckley Air Force Base. He was honorably discharged in 2019.[4]
In 2011, while serving in the Colorado National Guard, Evans joined the Arvada, Colorado Police Department. He reached the rank of lieutenant, and he retired in January 2022 to run for office.[4]
Politics
Colorado House of Representatives
In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Evans defeated his Democratic Party and Libertarian Party opponents, winning 63.31% of the total votes cast.[5]
Evans has focused his tenure on criminal justice issues. He has sponsored bills aimed at "ensuring public employees get time off for National Guard service and studying whether judicial personnel are being properly trained on how to work with crime victims."[6]
U.S. House of Representatives
On September 6, 2023, Evans announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Colorado's 8th congressional district in the 2024 elections.[7]
References
- 1 2 Paul, Jesse (September 6, 2023). "Republican state representative announces bid to unseat Democrat Yadira Caraveo in Colorado's 8th Congressional District". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ↑ Colorado Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission (March 18, 2022). "Colorado House District 48 (2021)" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Colorado primary election guide: State House of Representatives". Colorado Politics. June 28, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- 1 2 Ward, Belen (February 8, 2022). "Rancher running for the state house". Fort Lupton Press. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ↑ "Colorado election results: November 8, 2022, general election state representative district 48". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. n.d. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ↑ Kim, Caitlyn (September 6, 2023). "GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans joins contest to challenge Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ↑ Luning, Ernest (September 6, 2023). "State lawmaker Gabe Evans joins GOP primary in bid to challenge Yadira Caraveo in Colorado's 8th CD". Colordo Politics. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.