Official Profile
Religion: Jewish (Reform/Conservative)
Education: Princeton University (BA, 1996)
Birthplace: Boulder, Colorado
Background: Tech entrepreneur and philanthropist; served on Colorado State Board of Education and as U.S. Representative (2009-2019); became 43rd governor in 2019 and first openly gay man elected governor in U.S.
First openly gay governor elected in US history. First Jewish governor of Colorado. Signed Reproductive Health Equity Act codifying abortion rights in state law (2022). Signed Amendment 79 implementing constitutional right to abortion and public funding for abortion care. Signed permit-to-purchase scheme for semi-automatic firearms (SB 25-003, 2025) — NRA called it 'Polis Permission Slip.' Signed ban on conversion therapy. Progressive on immigration — opposed border wall. Supports sanctuary policies. Signed sweeping gun control package. Heritage Action 3% lifetime. Despite progressive positions, has some libertarian economic instincts (reduced regulations, cut income taxes). Term-limited 2026.
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