Manny Rutinel
DMember, Colorado House of Representatives, District 32 (2023-2026)
Won the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary over State Rep. Shannon Bird and Evan Munsing (who unofficially withdrew).
Manny Rutinel is a Colorado state representative and attorney running for Colorado's 8th District. He was appointed to the state House in 2023 and did not run for re-election there in 2026, instead running for Congress.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
On the record — official actions
- actionServed as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, District 32, from October 2023 until leaving office on September 4, 2026.[3]
In their words — priorities
- In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey response, said he is running in part to oppose planned cuts to the Social Security Administration's workforce and field offices.[2]
Background
- Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2016, a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2018, and a J.D. from Yale Law School in 2022.[3]
- Professional experience includes working as an economist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and as chief executive officer of Climate Refarm.[3]
- An Adams County Democratic vacancy committee appointed him to the Colorado House of Representatives, District 32, on October 9, 2023, to replace Dafna Michaelson Jenet; he left that office on September 4, 2026 to focus on the congressional race.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $4.3M · spent $3.7M · $601K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗