Colorado's 8th District race too close to call

Driving the news: Caraveo held a slight edge over Evans, 49.6% to 47.9%, per the latest available results.

Why it matters: The seat is crucial for both parties as they seek control of the U.S. House.

Between the lines: The race was largely seen as a toss-up, with recent polling suggesting Caraveo held a slight edge over Evans.

State of play: Caraveo has built a reputation as a moderate in Congress, though she ran on a platform backing abortion access and improving the U.S. economy.

• Evans, a state lawmaker and former Arvada police officer, ran as a conservative seeking to improve border security to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. and reduce federal regulations.

Context: The state's newest congressional seat, apportioned after the 2020 U.S. Census, covers Denver's northern suburbs up to Greeley, and was drawn to be competitive.

• Caraveo narrowly won the seat in 2022 over Republican Barbara Kirkmeyer.

The intrigue: Its competitive nature prompted more than $25 million in spending this year by both parties, making it one of the nation's most expensive races of the cycle.