State Rep. Shannon Bird on Tuesday announced she's seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for Colorado's 8th Congressional District seat. The big picture: Bird joins former U.S. Rep. Yadira ...

State Rep. Shannon Bird on Tuesday jumped into the Democratic primary for the chance to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in next year's election in Colorado's battleground 8th Congressional ...

Courtesy Jessica Miller A Lark bunting, Colorado's State bird, perched on a cholla cactus at Kane Ranch Open Space during 2024's Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival.

State Rep. Shannon Bird wants to go to Congress. The Adams County Democrat hopes to challenge GOP Rep. Gabe Evans next fall and is jumping into the primary for the 8th Congressional District.