Colorado Dem Uses State Capitol for Campaign Video in Apparent Violation of State Law
Manny Rutinel, a Democrat running for Congress in Colorado, filmed a confrontation with his Republican opponent in the state capitol, which may violate state law. Rutinel used the footage in campaign fundraising emails, prompting ethics officials to label his actions as illegal. Colorado law prohibits elected officials from using state resources for campaign purposes, and Rutinel's actions have drawn scrutiny from compliance experts.
- ▪Manny Rutinel filmed a confrontation with his opponent in the state capitol building.
- ▪Colorado law prohibits the use of state resources for campaign purposes.
- ▪Ethics officials have called Rutinel's actions a clear violation of state law.
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Democrats Colorado Dem Uses State Capitol for Campaign Video in Apparent Violation of State Law One Colorado compliance consultant called Manny Rutinel's stunt 'definitely illegal': 'He was there in his official capacity, but yet he used material to produce something for fundraising' Gabe Evans, Manny Rutinel (Instagram), Manny Rutinel (YouTube) Ethan Barton May 20, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Manny Rutinel, a Democrat running in a Colorado swing district, said he was "not campaigning" when he filmed a confrontation with his Republican opponent in the state capitol building, which is critical because…
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