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American politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist

Jared Polis is an American politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. He has served as the 43rd governor of Colorado since 2019 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming governor, he represented Colorado's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. He also served on the Colorado State Board of Education from 2001 to 2007. His public life spans elected office, business, and philanthropy.