The National Republican Congressional Committee is set to launch a video series, beginning with Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), highlighting members in competitive districts as the GOP fights to hold the majority.
The video spotlights Evans’ experience as a police officer and his push for public safety while showing photos of his family. The NRCC highlights three pieces of legislation the freshman Colorado Republican has passed.
“Right now, I’m wearing my police boots. The same pair I wore when I was on duty as a police officer, and I do that for a reason,” Evans said in the one-minute biographical video. “It keeps me grounded… so when I put on these boots every morning, it reminds me of what I did as a police officer and it reminds me why I’m here in Congress.”
Evans’ seat is one of eight “toss-up” races for Republicans going into 2026, according to the Cook Political Report, as they fight to hold on to their ultra-slim majority. The NRCC intends to release more videos on other swing district Republicans in a series called “Inside the Majority.”
“With a background as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, Army veteran, and law enforcement officer, congressman Gabe Evans brings unmatched experience to Congress. He’s delivering real results by cutting taxes, restoring fiscal sanity, and strengthening the rule of law. And he’s just getting started,” NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon wrote in a statement.
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Democrats are on defense in the House, with 40 seats rated competitive compared to the 29 marked competitive for the GOP. Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to flip the House. Historically, the House flips to the party opposite the White House in the midterm elections, as it has for the last five presidencies.
Democrats are also holding events in the districts to target competitive seats held by Republicans. A rally was held in Phoenix earlier this month, and another one is set to be held in Omaha, a seat held by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), who announced his retirement earlier this year for the end of this Congress.