Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
22.4%
36%
25.4%
8%
Democrat
Shannon Bird
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
$50.7K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$50.7KJUL 1, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age57 years old (Apr 23, 1969)
GenderFemale
Show moreShow less
LocationColorado
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder — BA, Economics
Notable personal detailsShannon Kathleen Bird is an American attorney and Democratic politician in Colorado. She served on the Westminster City Council and later represented Colorado House District 35 (2019–2023) and District 29 (2023–2026). Bird ran for Congress in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She studied economics at the University of Colorado Boulder, earned graduate degrees at the University of Colorado Denver, and received a JD from the University of Denver.
SourcesShowHide
fec.govshannonbird.comncsha.orgen.wikipedia.orgleg.colorado.govdocquery.fec.govthebench.orgcpr.orgmultistate.ustransparencyusa.orgthecandidate.comtracer.sos.colorado.govengagecolorado.orguploads.rov.sbcounty.govspl.cde.state.co.usboe.ohio.govreddit.comdcboe.orgallencounty.in.govsenatedems.cocohousedems.comhealthiercolorado.orgcoloradopolitics.comemilyslist.orgconservationco.orgjustfacts.votesmart.orgaxios.comsengov.comkiplinger.comdmfipac.orgfacebook.compolitico.comcoloradosun.comnews.ballotpedia.orgrollcall.comberthoudsurveyor.comms.nownotus.orgcoloradopols.comballotpedia.orgbluevoterguide.orgdisclosures-clerk.house.govballotready.orghistory.house.gov
Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax measures to help working- and middle-class families (expanded Earned Income Tax Credit, child tax credits, a middle-class tax cut) while opposing corporate tax breaks that send jobs overseas; also supports restoring and expanding clean energy and housing tax credits to spur investment.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to health care through strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug and insurance costs, funding community health centers and rural providers, restoring federal funding for Planned Parenthood, and requiring insurers to fully cover childbirth. Opposes cuts to Medicaid and supports measures to stabilize safety‑net providers.
Show moreShow less
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports and has worked to protect abortion and reproductive rights. Her campaign materials state she has fought to protect abortion rights and endorsements for her campaign highlight her defense of reproductive freedom.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action and clean-energy policies including measures to reduce air pollution and transition fuels; has sponsored and voted for legislation addressing aviation lead emissions, building decarbonization, transmission, and other clean-energy measures. Positions emphasize investments and regulatory measures to reduce pollution while pursuing practical state-level solutions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports targeted firearm restrictions tied to public-safety concerns and tougher penalties for gun-related crimes. As a Colorado state representative she sponsored/ co-sponsored legislation to bar gun possession by repeat motor vehicle thieves and to increase penalties for firearm theft.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Shannon Bird is in the news because she is running in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary, a competitive race that will decide who faces Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in the general election. Recent coverage focused on her forum debate with Manny Rutinel over immigration enforcement, Medicaid cuts, oil and gas policy, and data centers, along with the district’s tossup status and fundraising. She and other Democratic candidates in the race also signed an anti-corruption pledge ahead of the 2026 House contest.
fec.gov+43
Articles
TDThe Denver Post3 months ago
Shannon Bird, Manny Rutinel spar in 8th District Democratic primary
Neutral
RReuters3 months ago
Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them.
Neutral
UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
Latino Voters Are up for Grabs. Both Parties Are Struggling to Connect With Them
Neutral
HHuffPost4 months ago
Democrats Embrace Anti-Corruption Messaging En Masse
Positive
Latest Polls
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Shannon Bird currently averages 22.4%, ranking third in this race, 3.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 22.4%Position: thirdMargin: -3.0 ptsLatest poll: 31.0% (Jun 11 - 14)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 11 - 14.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.3M
$1.8M
$1.2M
$586.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.3M
$230.2K
$2.1M
$117.5K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements