Jared Polis
Governor (Term-Limited)
CO Governor
Jared Polis became the first openly gay man elected governor in U.S. history when he won Colorado's governorship in 2018. A former tech entrepreneur who became one of the wealthiest members of Congress, he served five terms in the U.S. House before winning the governorship. Re-elected in 2022 with 60% of the vote, he is term-limited in 2026. He is known for a libertarian-leaning approach within the Democratic Party, emphasizing economic growth, school choice, and streamlined government.
Healthcare Cost Reduction
Lower health insurance costs through state-level market intervention
- Signed the Colorado Option, a state-designed public option health insurance plan
- Capped insulin prices at $100/month for Coloradans before federal action
- Backed drug importation from Canada and prescription drug transparency laws
Energy & Climate
Rapidly decarbonize Colorado's economy while maintaining energy reliability
- Set Colorado's goal to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050
- Signed legislation accelerating utility transition to clean energy
- Backed EV adoption incentives and EV charging infrastructure expansion
FAMLI & Worker Benefits
Expand family leave and worker protections in Colorado
- Implemented the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
- Signed minimum wage increases and paid sick leave requirements
- Backed workers' compensation reform and gig worker protections
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