State Rep. Shannon Bird Resigns

State Rep. Shannon Bird resigns

Bird is one of four Democrats running to challenge first-term Republican Congressman Gabe Evans.

Shannon Bird to resign from Colorado Legislature to focus on congressional race

Colorado Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat, speaks to the House on Aug. 26, 2025. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)Colorado state Rep. Shannon Bird announced Sunday she will resign from the Colorado Legislature to focus on her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th Congressional District. Need to get in touch? Have a news tip? CONTACT US Bird, a Westminster Democrat, will step down on Jan. 5 ahead of the 20…

Resigning from Legislature While Seeking Higher Office is More Unusual Than You Might Think

State Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster) announced this week that she is resigning from the state legislature in order to focus on her campaign for Congress in CO-08.  Bird’s decision isn’t as common as you might think. First, as The Colorado Sun reports: The Westminster Democrat’s last day as a state lawmaker will be Jan. 5. […]