Shannon Bird

I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of @emilyslist.bsky.social!

EMILYs List delivered the House majority to Democrats in 2018, and together, we’ll flip this seat and lower costs, protect healthcare, and defend Colorado values in Congress. #CO08

Shannon Bird inside a classroom at her local public schools.

Trump’s push to dismantle the Department of Education is alarming. In Congress, I’ll fight to ensure Colorado kids and teachers have the resources they need to thrive.

Volunteering in my kids’ classrooms eventually led me to Westminster City Council and the State House, where I passed the law that finally fully funded Colorado’s K–12 schools.

Happy American Education Week! As a first-gen college grad from a working-class family, I know how life-changing strong public schools can be.

Shannon Bird accepts the ACEC Legacy Award.

Honored to receive the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado Legacy Award! This year, we collaborated on my law to build more housing that middle class families can afford. Thank you for your work to lower costs for Coloradans! #CO08

Shannon Bird on stage with fellow Colorado legislators at a panel hosted by the Colorado Solar & Storage Association.

Loved joining a bipartisan panel of legislators with the CO Solar & Storage Assoc.

We need cheap, reliable energy, but Gabe Evans voted to take a wrecking ball to #CO08's clean energy sector – killing jobs & risking higher utility bills.

I"ll always protect jobs & work to lower utility costs.

"While I’m relieved that SNAP benefits will now go out and our federal workers will get paid, it’s unconscionable that Colorado families now face a 200% health insurance premium increase because Gabe Evans followed Trump’s marching orders and failed to find a solution to this crisis. Families across CO-08 are facing rising healthcare costs and Gabe is making things much worse. Next year, we’ll fire Gabe for putting his party before our community."

Colorado families are facing a 200% health insurance premium increase. Unlike Gabe Evans, I will work tirelessly to lower costs – not make things worse. #CO08

Thank you to the Central Adams Retired Educators for having me to talk about our state budget, keeping kids safe in school & more!

I'm grateful for these retired educators, who stay involved to ensure every kid gets a great education & that teachers have the resources they need. #CO08

Shannon Bird lays a flower at the Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton.

Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all who have served. Freedom isn't free and today we honor the bravery and selflessness of all of America's veterans.

I stopped by the Adams County Veterans Memorial to honor our vets and the service of my stepdad, who served in the Marines in Vietnam.

Shannon Bird visits with the Commerce City Historical Society.

By learning about the history of #CO08 communities, I'm gaining a greater understanding of how best to serve you.

I loved visiting with the Commerce City Historical Society & hearing about their work promoting the city's history – check out their museum and preservation efforts!

Shannon Bird engages with Commerce City residents at office hours with Commerce City Council Member At-Large Charles Dukes’ at The Butcher Block Café.

Took part in Commerce City Council Member At-Large Charles Dukes’ office hours where residents shared thoughts on transportation funding, job opportunities, bringing down housing costs, economic development, and ensuring our representatives continue to look out for Commerce City.

Shannon Bird with her fellow Colorado Association of Realtors Legislators of the Year.

Shannon Bird speaks before the Colorado Association of Realtors.

I know how important homeownership is to achieving the American dream & I'm honored that the Colorado Association of Realtors named me a Legislator of the Year!

This year, I passed a law to remove red tape & create more housing that middle-income buyers can afford. I'll keep working to lower costs.

Honored to have the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women, a political organization led by Democratic women Members of Congress!

I'm excited to join the women of the House Democratic Caucus to lower costs, protect healthcare, and fight for our Colorado values. #CO08

2 Colorado counties say motor vehicle theft cut in half over last 3 years According to data shared by the Colorado 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the statistics show Adams County has seen a 52% reduction in vehicle thefts, while Broomfield County follows closely ...

I’ve passed multiple laws to crack down on auto theft — and now, auto thefts are falling, including a 52% decrease in Adams County alone.

There’s still more work to do, but this is great progress. I’ll keep working to keep all Coloradans safe. #CO08

Shannon Bird stops by the Adelante Community Development booth at the Commerce City Police Department's Día de los Muertos celebration.

Shannon Bird thanks Commerce City police officers at the Día de los Muertos celebration.

Shannon Bird watches performances at the Commerce City Día de los Muertos celebration.

What a treat to join the Commerce City PD's Día de los Muertos celebration last night!

I loved seeing these talented kids perform and it's always great to see Adelante Community Development providing important resources to neighbors. Thank you for bringing the community together! #CO08

2/2 As chair of the Joint Budget Committee, I worked with Amie Baca-Oehlert to pass the bill that fully funded Colorado's schools for the first time in over a decade, and I'm grateful for her service to our state. I wish her all the best in her next chapter.

1/2 Running for office isn't easy and I'm grateful to everyone who throws their name in the ring to make Colorado the best state to live in.

Joint Budget Committee approves funding for food, nutrition support amid federal government shutdown The Colorado General Assembly's Joint Budget Committee (JBC) approved two funding requests Thursday for low-income food and nutrition support amid federal government shutdown disruptions.

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits stop going out – putting 600k Coloradans, half of whom are children, in danger of going hungry.

I voted yesterday to increase funding for food assistance – but we need Gabe Evans to get back to DC & solve this crisis. #CO08 www.denver7.com/lifestyle/fo...

It's day 30 of the government shutdown and SNAP benefits stop on Saturday, putting tens of thousands of Coloradans in danger of going hungry. Meanwhile, Gabe Evans is MIA.

I voted today to put more of our state dollars towards food assistance. Please donate to a local food bank if you can. #CO08

Shannon Bird with CSL Plasma employees and a patient storyteller.

Shannon Bird and CSL Plasma employees view a plasma machine.

October is Plasma Awareness Month, and I loved touring CSL Plasma in Northglenn yesterday to learn more about the lifesaving work they do and hear stories from donors and patients.

Plasma donations save lives – thank you to everyone who gives! #CO08

Shannon Bird and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera meet with school administrators, teachers, and community leaders.

Shannon Bird meets with school administrators and teachers at an elementary school cafeteria.

Shannon Bird talks with a student over breakfast at an elementary school cafeteria.

The federal gov't is shut down, but kids can still receive meals at schools.

I joined Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera at an Adams 12 elementary school in Westminster today to discuss school meals w/ teachers, administrators & kids.

The future looks bright with these impressive kids leading the way!

Health insurance premiums to double next year on Colorado’s individual market The monthly “sticker price” of health insurance is rising, and households will have to pay a larger share of that monthly cost than they have since the pandemic.

Thanks to Gabe Evans' inaction, health insurance premiums are set to double next year for Coloradans.

It's inexcusable. In Congress, I'll work every day to lower health insurance costs – not make it harder to get by like Gabe. #CO08 www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/c...

Weld warns of tight SNAP benefits Nov. 1 Federal shutdown could stall food benefits for 40,000 in Weld County

Thanks to the government shutdown, 40,000 Weld residents won't receive SNAP benefits starting November 1.

It's time for Gabe Evans to get back to the negotiation table to re-open the government and fix this mess for Colorado families. #CO08 www.ftluptonpress.com/news/weld-wa...

Shannon Bird and a bipartisan group of legislators stand beside a truck at Poudre Valley REA.

Enjoyed joining my colleagues and Poudre Valley REA today to learn about their work to prevent wildfires. Their work to ensure reliability and to keep utility rates affordable is commendable.

I know that recent utility rate increases have been painful. I'll continue to work to bring costs down.

Northern Colorado food bank seeks donations amid 230% spike in need The Weld Food Bank in Greeley is asking for the community's support in helping provide for those in need, especially as the holiday season approaches.

1 in 4 Weld residents rely on food assistance.

Now, the Weld Food Bank is facing a $700k shortfall thanks to rising costs & greater need caused by Gabe Evans' tariff taxes & his vote to cut SNAP.

In Congress, I'll work to lower the cost of food & create jobs – not make things worse like Gabe #CO08

Wishing everyone a joyful Diwali! May your celebrations be filled with light, laughter, and love.

Wishing our #CO08 community a Happy Diwali! May your Festival of Lights be joyous and prosperous.

Shannon Bird with a supporter at Northglenn No Kings.

Shannon Bird chats with a community member at the Northglenn No Kings protest.

I loved seeing so many familiar faces at No Kings in Northglenn who are standing up for our constitution & ready to fire Gabe Evans!

Gabe has voted 100% with Trump & stayed silent as he rips away crucial funding from our district. Next November, we'll send him packing. #CO08

Shannon Bird meets with staff at Faris Machinery Company.

I loved touring Faris Machinery's Commerce City location yesterday and learning more about the issues facing Colorado's equipment distributors, as well as their partnership with the Community College of Aurora to provide trade education and job opportunities.

Thank you for having me! #CO08

Thank You for Your Support! Q3 Fundraising Highlights - Over $386k raised - 95% from Colorado donors Most in-district donors of the field - Lowest cycle-wide burn rate in primary - No corporate PAC money

Thanks to you, we had another strong fundraising quarter!

Together, we’ll flip #CO08 and lower costs, expand healthcare, and protect our Colorado way of life.

The 2,500 members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001 keep our region moving. I'm honored to have their support!

“Shannon has consistently fought for better roads and transit and to increase public safety resources to keep transit operators safe. ATU Local 1001 is honored to support her.” #CO08