Rutinel defeats Bird in Democratic primary for battleground Colorado House seat

State Rep. Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to defeat former state Rep. Shannon Bird (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evans, who represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans up for reelection this year. Rutinel, an attorney and former…