Former Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo dropped out of the race to win back her old seat in the House representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, which is expected to be one of the most competitive seats of the 2026 midterm elections.
Caraveo said in a statement that her decision to withdraw from the Democratic primary was not one she took lightly.
“Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirely to the stigmatization of mental health in America,” she said Friday. “I hope that one day we will see more acceptance and understanding of illnesses like depression, and that leaders at all levels will be able to support those in need in actions and not just words.”
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