Jared Polis
| Jared Polis | ||
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| U.S. House, Colorado, District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Mark Udall (D) | |
| Leadership | ||
| Chair of the Colorado Board of Education | ||
| 2004-2005 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $9,749,496 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Colorado State Board of Education | ||
| 2001-2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Princeton University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 12, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Boulder, Colorado | |
| Profession | Public Administration | |
| Net worth | $214,946,679 | |
| Religion | Judaism | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Polis was re-elected in 2012.
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Polis is a "rank-and-file Democrat".[1]
Biography
Jared Polis was born in Boulder, Colorado. He earned a B.A. from Princeton University in 1996.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Polis's academic, professional and political career:[3]
- 2009-Present: U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado's 2nd congressional district
- 2001-2007: Colorado Board of Education
- 2004-2005: Chair
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Polis serves on the following committees:[4]
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Committee on Rules
2011-2012
Polis served on the following committees:[5]
- Committee on Rules
- Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
Issues
Redistricting
Under a new state congressional map approved in 2011, Fort Collins and Larimer County became part of Polis' 2nd District. Polis said of the changes, "Fort Collins, Loveland and the cities and towns of the new 2nd Congressional District are dynamic, wonderful communities that I would be honored to serve in the new Congress. I am particularly pleased to have the chance to represent two of our state’s finest universities, including the new businesses their presence helps create as we work to provide jobs and opportunities for all Coloradans."[6]
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Polis voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[7]
Elections
2012
Polis ran for re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 2nd District. He ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. He defeated Randy Luallin (L), Kevin Lundberg (R), and Susan Hall (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| U.S. House, Colorado, District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Jared Polis Incumbent |
55.7% | 234,758 | |
| Republican | Kevin Lundberg | 38.6% | 162,639 | |
| Libertarian | Randy Luallin | 3.3% | 13,770 | |
| Green | Susan Hall | 2.5% | 10,413 | |
| Total Votes | 421,580 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Full history
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Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Polis is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Polis raised a total of $9,749,496 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[12]
| Jared Polis's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (Colorado, District 2) |  |
$1,147,923 | |
| 2010 | US House (Colorado, District 2) | |
$1,248,539 | |
| 2008 | US House (Colorado, District 2) | |
$7,353,034 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $9,749,496 | |||
2012
Polis won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Polis's campaign committee raised a total of $1,147,923 and spent $1,504,673.[13]
| U.S. House, Colorado District 2, 2012 - Jared Polis Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,147,923 |
| Total Spent | $1,504,673 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $282,435 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $282,160 |
| Top contributors to Jared Polis's campaign committee | |
| KKR & Co | $16,500 |
| Foundry Group | $16,250 |
| SPS Studios | $13,250 |
| Brownstein, Hyatt et al | $10,750 |
| Orphiflamme Press | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Securities & Investment | $124,700 |
| Retired | $64,050 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $48,110 |
| Printing & Publishing | $35,750 |
| Misc Finance | $24,550 |
2010
Polis won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Polis's campaign committee raised a total of $1,248,539 and spent $895,953.[14]
His top 5 contributors between 2009-2010 were:
| U.S. House, Colorado District 2, 2010 - Jared Polis Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,248,539 |
| Total Spent | $895,953 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $130,886 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $130,747 |
| Top contributors to Jared Polis's campaign committee | |
| SPS Studios | $11,350 |
| Sandler Family Supporting Foundation | $9,600 |
| Intensity Ventures | $9,200 |
| Tenth Avenue Holdings | $7,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $5,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Securities & Investment | $68,050 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $36,749 |
| Retired | $22,300 |
| Printing & Publishing | $21,650 |
| Real Estate | $17,371 |
Analysis
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Polis paid his congressional staff a total of $1,067,870 in 2011. He ranked 117th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 96th overall of the highest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Colorado ranked 14th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[15]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Polis's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $83,065,361 and $346,827,997. That averages to $214,946,679, which is higher than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 50.08% from 2010.[16]
2010
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Polis' net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $57,944,127 and $228,492,998. That averages to $143,218,562.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[17]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
2012
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Polis ranked 146th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[18]
2011
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Polis ranked 100th in the liberal rankings.[19]
Political positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Jared Polis voted with the Democratic Party 88.8% of the time, which ranked 156 among the 192 House Democratic members in 2011.[20]
Personal
Polis has a partner, Marlon Reis.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term Jared + Polis + Colorado + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Jared Polis News Feed
- Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado Will Be Guest Speaker at MJ Freeway ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)
- OR-Sen: Jeff Merkley (D) & Jared Polis (D. CO-2) Reintroduce ENDA - BlueOregon
- Longmont residents suffer from federal train horn rules - Longmont Daily Times-Call
- House Panel Approves Market Approach to Student-Loan Interest Rates - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
- House GOP rejoices in vote to repeal 'Obamacare,' Democrats see insanity - Washington Times
- Rep. Jared Polis, Local CEOs and Venture Capitalists to Judge Student ... - Colorado State University News (press release)
- Soapbox: Hemp has myriad uses and should be legalized - The Coloradoan
- Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring Court Order to Seize Phone Records - Wired (blog)
- EPA Environmental-Education Program Also on Budget Chopping Block - Roll Call
- In Discussing ENDA, Sen. Reid Reveals Niece Is Lesbian - Lez Get Real - Lez Get Real
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References
- ↑ Gov Track "Polis" Accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "POLIS, Jared, (1975 - )"
- ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "Jared Polis," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ Congressman Jared Polis, 2nd District of Colorado "caucus"
- ↑ Coloradoan, "County to get new representation," December 6, 2011
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Associated Press - Unofficial election results
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Jared Polis," Accessed March 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Jared Polis 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Jared Polis 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ LegiStorm "Jared Polis"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Polis, (D-Colorado), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Polis, (D-Colorado), 2010"
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
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U.S. House of Representatives - Colorado, District 2 2009-Present |
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