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. He served one term on the Colorado State Board of Education from 2001 to 2007 and five terms as the United States representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district from 2009 to 2019. He was the only Democratic member of the libertarian conservative Liberty Caucus and the third-wealthiest member of the United States Congress, with an estimated net worth of $122.6 million.
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.