Colorado State Senator and former Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer on Monday launched her campaign for Colorado's new 8th Congressional District, considered one of the most competitive districts in the entire nation.

"Congress is in desperate need of fresh, new leadership dedicated to American renewal," said Kirkmeyer in a news release. "My campaign will be about offering common-sense, conservative solutions to the challenges facing America: inflation, deficit spending, open borders, and increasing crime and lawlessness."

The Kirkmeyer for Congress campaign (kirkmeyerforcongress.com) will be co-chaired by former Colorado Rep. Kathi Williams of Thornton, former Greeley Mayor and Senate President Tom Norton, and former Weld County Commissioner Steve Moreno.