TOP RACE
Shannon Bird (CO - 8)
Democrat- Colorado
Running for House
Rep. Shannon Bird has served in the Colorado House of Representatives and previously on the Westminster City Council. She built her career in public service after working in law and public finance, including roles involving commercial and municipal finance. Bird was first elected to the state legislature in 2018 and served multiple terms, focusing heavily on budget policy, education, housing, and infrastructure. She is now running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election
"I'm running to protect what matters most: our democracy, our economy, and our future. I'll never stop showing up and fighting for every Coloradan to get a fair shot."
- Shannon Bird
POLITICAL CAREER
Westminster City Council member (2015–2019)
Elected to Colorado House of Representatives in 2018
INTERESTING FACTS
Running in one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country in 2026
Served in both local government (city council) and state legislature
Built reputation as a budget-focused policymaker in Colorado politics
