Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans is a state representative from Weld County, Colorado. A Republican, Evans represents Colorado House of Representatives District 48, which includes parts of Weld and Adams counties including the communities of Brighton, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Todd Creek, and Platteville.[1]

Gabe Evans
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byTonya Van Beber
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceWeld County, Colorado
Alma materPatrick Henry College
ProfessionHelicopter pilot
Police officer
Farmer
Websitewww.evans48.com

Background

Evans lives in southern Weld County, Colorado and runs his family ranch. His 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.[2]

While serving in the Colorado National Guard, in 2011 Evans joined the Arvada, Colorado Police Department. He reached the rank of lieutenant and retired in January 2022 to run for office.[2] Evans earned a bachelor's degree in government and strategic intelligence from Patrick Henry College.[3]

Elections

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.[4]

References
  1. Colorado Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission (March 18, 2022). "Colorado House District 48 (2021)" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  2. Ward, Belen (February 8, 2022). "Rancher running for the state house". Fort Lupton Press. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. "2022 Colorado primary election guide: State House of Representatives". Colorado Politics. June 28, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  4. "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.


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