Jared Polis

Biography

Jared Schutz Polis is a prominent figure in American politics, having served as the 43rd governor of Colorado since 2019. Previously, he represented Colorado's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019, and was the first openly gay man elected to Congress in 2008. He is also the first openly gay parent in Congress and the first Jewish governor of Colorado, making him a trailblazing figure in U.S. politics.