Jared Polis — Governor of Colorado
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Age | 49 |
| Term Start | 2019 |
| Approval Rating | 25.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 80.5 / 100 (Rank #13 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 33.0 / 100 (Rank #41 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$300M+ |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) |
| Birth Place | Boulder, Colorado, U.S. |
Key Policy Positions
- Free preschool kindergarten
- Clean energy
- Housing affordability
- Tech economy
Biography
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.
People's Champion Rationale
Pro-growth pragmatism with a civil-liberties tilt.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.