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.

Evans won 48.98% of the final count with 162,022 votes compared to Caraveo’s 159,426 votes, or 48.19% of the final count, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office.

Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo conceded the race for Colorado's U.S. House District 8 seat to Republican Gabe Evans Sunday afternoon.