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Jared Polis
Jared Schutz Polis is an American politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist serving since 2019 as the 43rd governor of Colorado. From 2009 to 2019, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 2nd congressional district. From 2001 to 2007 he served on the Colorado State Board of Education. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Born 12 May 1975 · Q935734
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2026· 13 entries
“recommend following public intellectuals Richard Hanania and Nicholas Decker who are doing actual thinking which is rare these days”
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“education is the right of every student”
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“need to speak to a larger coalition”
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“directly threaten the very internet that has brought humanity great prosperity and greater peace”
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The Hill: Jared Polis calls out socialist rise in Democratic party as dangerous | RISING
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Public attention spiked: 8,314 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9× the usual 921, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: External links
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Metro Weekly: Jared Polis Signs Conversion Therapy Malpractice Bill in Colorado
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Public attention spiked: 3,071 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.3× the usual 921, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Gov. Jared Polis signs higher education bills at CU Boulder” (CU Boulder News & Events).
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CU Boulder News & Events: Gov. Jared Polis signs higher education bills at CU Boulder
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Public attention spiked: 6,753 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.3× the usual 921, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Tina Peters clemency add detail re: Bennet
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During his second term as governor, Polis announced that he would commute the sentence of Tina Peters, the former county clerk of Mesa County, Colorado
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2025· 5 entries
National Review: Jared Polis Becomes the First Democratic Governor to Back Trump’s School-Choice Plan
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Yahoo: Gov. Jared Polis once again generates controversy for posting support of polarizing political figures
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The Denver Post: Judge dismisses Gov. Jared Polis’ latest attempt to end lawsuit challenging ICE subpoena cooperation
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“Recalls should not be used for partisan gamesmanship”
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Polis had an approval rate of 41% and a disapproval rate of 52% among Colorado voters
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2024· 7 entries
Claimed: “"On Page 455, Project 2025 says that states have to report miscarriages to the Trump administration."” — rated True by PolitiFact.
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Claimed: “Project 2025 “puts limits on contraception” and “threatens access to IV."” — rated Spins the Facts by FactCheck.org.
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Claimed: “Project 2025 is "Donald Trump's roadmap to ban abortion in all 50 states."” — rated Spins the Facts by FactCheck.org.
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Used lyrics from Swift's song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
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Claimed: “Tariffs are a “direct, regressive tax on Americans” and President Joe Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese goods will “hit every family.”” — rated Half True by PolitiFact.
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Polis signed a law requiring public schools to use trans students' preferred names
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Peters was convicted in state court on multiple felonies for her involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election
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2023· 4 entries
Signed into law three health care bills enshrining access to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications in Colorado
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Published video “2023 Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Jared S. Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera”.
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Said he would no longer send migrants to Chicago
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Polis signed multiples pieces of legislation that have changed the gun rights landscape in Colorado
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2022· 10 entries
Published video “Home”.
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Published video “More Freedom”.
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Published video “Done”.
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Published video “Adam Met”.
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Published video “Signed”.
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Published video “Bigger”.
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Published video “The Accountant”.
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Published video “Keep”.
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Published video “Simple”.
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The libertarian magazine Reason wrote that he was "the most libertarian governor in America"
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2021· 2 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order directing hospitals to turn away unvaccinated patients” False.
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Pardoned 1,351 Coloradans convicted of marijuana possession
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2019· 4 entries
Published video “Why Colorado Needs Full Day Kindergarten”.
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Opposed a major provision in House Bill 1312 that made it harder for parents to seek non-medical vaccine exemptions for their children
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Polis signed a red flag law allowing law enforcement and family members to petition courts to strip away gun rights of those seen a danger to themselves or others
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Career landmark: Governor of Colorado (2019).
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2018· 11 entries
Published video “Jamie's Support for the Wilderness Bill”.
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Published video “Here to Help”.
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Published video “Small Business Employee Ownership”.
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Published video “Teacher Appreciation Day”.
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Published video “Teachers deserve better pay”.
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Published video “Amendment to Ensure Safer Helicopter Fuel Systems”.
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Published video “McClintock-Polis Amendment Introduced in Rules Hearing on Omnibus”.
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Published video “Rules Committee Hearing on Omnibus”.
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Published video “Student Non-Discrimination Act”.
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Polis announced his candidacy for governor of Colorado
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Polis was elected governor of Colorado
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2017· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2017–2019).
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2015· 3 entries
And the Marijuana Justice Act, first introduced in the House in 2018
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Reported net worth: $313.6M (as of 2015).
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Career landmark: United States representative (2015–2017).
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2014· 3 entries
Polis announced that he would withdraw his support for the two ballot measures
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Polis sponsored two ballot measures targeting hydraulic fracturing, Initiatives 88 and 89
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Polis planned to champion two ballot measures to limit fracking in Colorado by banning drilling near schools and homes and empowering communities to pass their own rules
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2013· 2 entries
The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act in 2015, and the McClintock–Polis amendment in 2015 (to prevent federal interference in states that have legalized medical or recreational use; it failed 206–222)
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Career landmark: United States representative (2013–2015).
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2011· 3 entries
Became the first openly gay parent in Congress
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"Just as the policy of prohibition failed nationally with alcohol—it's now up to states and counties—I think we should do the same with marijuana
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Career landmark: United States representative (2011–2013).
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2010· 2 entries
Polis supported a failed resolution to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan within 30 days, saying, "I don't believe that this ongoing occupation is in our national interest" and "I supported the initial action to oust t
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With 57% of the vote, in 2012 with 56% of the vote, in 2014 with 57% of the vote, and in 2016 with 57% of the vote
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2009· 2 entries
Career landmark: United States representative (2009–2019).
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Career landmark: United States representative (2009–2011).
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2008· 2 entries
Polis is the first openly gay man elected to Congress as a non-incumbent
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Polis won a heavily contested Democratic primary election for Colorado's 2nd congressional district, and went on to win the general election on November 4 with 63% of the vote
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2006· 2 entries
Awarded Ohtli Award (2006).
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Polis served as co-chair of Coloradans for Clean Government, a committee that supported Amendment 41, a citizen-initiated ballot measure to ban gifts by registered lobbyists to government officials, establish a $50 annua
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2005· 1 entry
Media conglomerate Liberty Media Corporation acquired Provide Commerce for $477 million
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2004· 1 entry
Career landmark: chairperson (2004–2005).
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2001· 1 entry
Career landmark: member (2001–2007).
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2000· 2 entries
Legally changed his surname to his mother's to raise awareness for a fundraiser and because he simply "liked it better"
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Polis was elected at-large as a member of the Colorado State Board of Education and served a single six-year term until January 2007, when the district was eliminated
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1999· 1 entry
For $430 million in stock and $350 million in cash
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1996· 3 entries
Studied at Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts (1992–1996).
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Co-founded a free electronic greeting card website, bluemountain
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Writing a 157-page senior thesis, "Paradigm Shift: Politics in the Information Age", under the supervision of Carol M
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1975· 1 entry
Born 1975-05-12.
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