Blue Dog PAC Endorses Shannon Bird for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

March 27, 2026

Bird’s Proven Record of Winning Makes Her the Right Choice to Flip One of the Nation’s Most Competitive Seats

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Dog PAC today announced its endorsement of Shannon Bird in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, pointing to her record of winning tough races, building coalitions, and delivering results.
Bird was first elected to the Westminster City Council before winning a state House seat in 2018, which she has held through three re-elections. She has passed more than 300 bills into law over the past seven years and was recently named the most effective lawmaker in Colorado. Her ability to earn support from Republicans and independents reflects the kind of leadership that wins in competitive districts like Colorado’s 8th.

“Shannon Bird delivers results and knows how to win tough races. She’s built trust in her community, worked with both parties, and focused on getting things done,” said Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13), Blue Dog PAC Chair. “This is one of the most competitive seats in the country, and Shannon is the kind of candidate who can win it and represent the district well.”

“I’m grateful to have the support of the Blue Dog PAC,” said Shannon Bird. “I’ve focused on delivering for working families and proving you can win competitive races by staying grounded in your community and focused on results. That’s how I’ll serve in Congress.”

Colorado’s 8th Congressional District has been decided by less than one percentage point in each of the last two elections, making it one of the most competitive seats in the country. Bird enters the race with a strong record and a clear path to victory in 2026.