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Jared Polis
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Jared Polis

Entrepreneur · born May 12, 1975

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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.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~26Became member2001
  2. ~34Became United States representative2009
  3. 43Became Governor of ColoradoJanuary 8, 2019

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