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Governor Polis

Governor Jared Polis is the current governor of the U.S. state of Colorado, serving in this role since January 2019. Born in Boulder, Colorado, Polis is recognized for his successful entrepreneurial career before transitioning to politics, co-founding several tech companies including American Information Systems and ProFlowers.com. Prior to his governorship, he served as the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 2nd congressional district for a decade. Governor Polis is also known for being the first openly gay man to be elected governor in the United States. His policy focus areas include education, environment, and healthcare.