The Governor recognized Senate President James Coleman and House Speaker designate Jennifer Bacon, who will be the first Black woman Speaker in Colorado, among others elected to lead the 76th General Assembly.

Press Release: Office of Colorado Governor Jared Polis

Reproduced in full from the Office of Colorado Governor Jared Polis.

Governor Polis Congratulates New Colorado Senate and House Leadership

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement congratulating the newly elected leadership for the Colorado Senate and the Colorado House of Representatives.

“Congratulations to Senate President James Coleman, House Speaker designate Jennifer Bacon, who will be the first Black woman Speaker in Colorado, and to all members who were elected to lead the 76th General Assembly. For the past eight years, we’ve been focused on delivering real results on the issues that Coloradans care about most. From saving people money to removing barriers to build more housing that Coloradans can afford, investing in our students’ success, creating a world-class transportation system to connect our communities, and protecting our personal freedoms. I look forward to seeing how the General Assembly will build on our work to improve the Colorado way of life and ensure Colorado is the best state to live, work and play,” said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis congratulated the following state senators on their election to lead the Colorado Senate:

  • President James Coleman
  • President Pro Tempore Kyle Mullica
  • Majority Leader Dylan Roberts
  • Assistant Majority Leader Katie Wallace
  • Majority Whip Iman Jodeh
  • Majority Caucus Chair Janice Marchman
  • Joint Budget Committee Member Judy Amabile
  • Joint Budget Committee Member Emily Sirota

The Governor also congratulated the following state representatives elected to lead the Colorado House of Representatives:

  • Speaker designate Jennifer Bacon
  • Majority Leader Javier Mabrey
  • Assistant Majority Leader Jenny Willford
  • Majority Co-Whips Matthew Martinez and Michael Carter
  • Majority Caucus Co-Chairs Jamie Jackson and Chad Clifford
  • Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell
  • Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter
  • Minority Caucus Chair Anthony Hartsook
  • Minority Whip Carlos Barron

More information about the Colorado Senate Minority Caucus leadership election will be announced soon.