The Associated Press has declared a winner in Colorado's 8th Congressional District which has been one of the most closely watched races in the country.

No sooner had soon-to-be U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans outlined what drives him in public office than he was asked Monday when he planned to start fundraising for his reelection campaign.

The victory by Evans, an Army veteran and former police officer, improves Republicans’ chances of keeping control of the U.S. House and securing unified control over the federal government