Who is Yadira Caraveo? Facing Gabe Evans, U.S. Rep. emphasizes abortion, immigration

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo greets supporters who gather at her campaign office to promote her reelection bid on Oct. 12, 2024, in Northglenn. (Photo By Kathryn Scott/Special to The Denver Post)

By John Aguilar | jaguilar@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: October 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: October 21, 2024 at 5:44 PM MDT

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As U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo emphasizes abortion rights in her reelection race in Colorado's battleground 8th Congressional District, she's moved the right on immigration — angering some allies — while facing fierce attacks from supporters of Republican challenger Gabe Evans.

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Yadira Caraveo, seeking reelection to Congress, navigates politics of abortion, immigration as some positions shift

Freshman Democrat, facing Gabe Evans in battleground, gets flak for moves to right, past liberal stands

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