DENVER (KDVR) -- The list of candidates for Colorado's most competitive congressional district continues to grow. Two new candidates joined the field of Democrats running for the seat this week.

The State Treasurer and the past president of the state's largest teachers' union joined the race this week. Both saying it is time for a new representation in the district.

The Immediate Past President of the state's largest teachers' union and the current State Treasurer are joining the field of Democrats looking to take on incumbent Congressman Gabe Evans. The Republican beat Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo last fall by a margin of around two thousand votes.

"Today, I'm announcing that I'm running for Congress in Congressional District 8 here in Colorado," said Amie Baca-Oehlert, the form

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