Timothy Gabriel Joseph Evans (born July 28, 1986)[1] is an American politician, former police officer and captain in National Guard.

[2] A Republican, he defeated Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo in the 2024 election for Colorado's 8th congressional district.

After that, in 2009, he earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, while also joining and serving in the Colorado National Guard from 2009 to 2019.

In the Colorado Guard, he used his piloting skills to help fight wildfires and to carry out search and rescue missions.

He has sponsored bills aimed at "ensuring public employees get time off for National Guard service and studying whether judicial personnel are being properly trained on how to work with crime victims.

"[8] On September 6, 2023, Evans announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Colorado's 8th congressional district in the 2024 elections.