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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 — B.A., Economics
Notable personal detailsShannon Kathleen Bird is an American attorney and politician who served on the Westminster City Council and later in the Colorado House of Representatives (2019–2026), including on the Joint Budget Committee. She is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. Her background includes degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Denver, and 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 updatedMay 19, 2026
Shannon Bird is in the news as part of a crowded Democratic primary in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. The race is drawing attention as rising gas prices and other voter concerns could shape the 2026 election. The summaries do not give any specific new action or statement from Bird, only that she is among the active candidates fundraising and petitioning.
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Polls
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
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Endorsements
General campaign
Endorsers of Shannon Bird for General campaign
EMILY's List
Public endorsement
EMILY's List endorsed Shannon Bird in the Colorado 8th District Democratic primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.3M
$887.4K
$443.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.8M
$1.1M
$689.1K
$45.9K
Source: FEC