Shannon Bird

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Manny Rutinel defeats Shannon Bird in Democratic primary in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

Colleen Slevin

Rutinel, a state representative, will face Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s most competitive district in November.

Colorado State Rep. Manny Rutinel, a candidate for the state's 8th Congressional District, speaks to voters at the Greeley Farmers' Market on June 13, 2026.

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Voters in CD8 Democratic primary will pick opponent for Rep. Gabe Evans in tossup district

Bente Birkeland, Rae Solomon

Democratic State Rep. Manny Rutinel of Commerce City and former statehouse Rep. Shannon Bird of Westminster are locked in a heated primary race, vying to challenge Evans this fall.

Former state Rep. Shannon Bird and state Rep. Manny Rutinel participate in a forum for the Democratic candidates running in the 8th Congressional District, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at The University of Northern Colorado Campus in Greeley.

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Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel try to differentiate in first major debate, but show they are aligned on most major issues

Colleen Slevin

The two Democrats running in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District discussed housing, immigration, and healthcare.

A ballot drop box at the Adams County Human Services Center in Congressional District 8, Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

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These three Dems hope to take back Colorado’s swingiest district

Caitlyn Kim

But first, one of them will have to win a hard-fought primary.