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Democrat
Shannon Bird
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
$50.7K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age57 years old (Apr 23, 1969)
GenderFemale
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Shannon Bird is in the news as a Democratic candidate in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, where she is running in a crowded and competitive primary ahead of a general election against Republican Rep. Gabe Evans. Recent coverage has focused on her debate with fellow Democrat Manny Rutinel over immigration enforcement, Medicaid cuts, oil and gas policy, and data centers. She has also been included among Democratic candidates in the district who signed an anti-corruption pledge ahead of the 2026 House race.
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Articles
TDThe Denver Post2 months ago
Shannon Bird, Manny Rutinel spar in 8th District Democratic primary
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RReuters1 month ago
Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them.
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UNU.S. News & World Report1 month ago
Latino Voters Are up for Grabs. Both Parties Are Struggling to Connect With Them
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HHuffPost3 months ago
Democrats Embrace Anti-Corruption Messaging En Masse
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Polls
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Shannon Bird for CO-08 Democratic nominee?
EMILYs List
Public endorsement
EMILYs List endorsed Shannon Bird for Colorado's 8th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Colorado Corn Growers Association
Advocacy group
Colorado Corn Growers Association endorsed Shannon Bird for the primary.
Blue Dog PAC
Political organization
Blue Dog PAC endorsed Shannon Bird for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
DMFI PAC
Political organization
DMFI PAC endorsed Shannon Bird as part of its 2026 Majority Project.
SMART Local #9 & Local #202
Labor organization
SMART Local #9 & Local #202 endorsed Shannon Bird for CD-8.
Elect Democratic Women
Public figure
Elect Democratic Women endorsed Shannon Bird for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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