Governor of Colorado

Jared Polis

Democrat · Colorado

43rd Governor of Colorado, in office since 2019. Former U.S. Representative. First openly gay man elected governor in U.S. history. Tech entrepreneur and education reformer. Progressive on social issues, more libertarian on economic policy.

Record

Progressive-libertarian blend. Strong clean energy advocate targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2040. Education reformer who supports charter schools. Business-friendly economic approach combined with strong social progressive stances.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• CO HB25-1005 — Film Festival Tax Incentive (Signed into law, May 21, 2025)
• CO SB25-002 — Modular & Factory-Built Housing Statewide Standards (Signed into law, May 12, 2025)
• CO SB25-003 — Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices (Signed into law, Apr 10, 2025)

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