Senate / Democratic

John W. Hickenlooper

Colorado · United States Senate

ChamberU.S. SenatePartyDemocraticBioguide IDH000273

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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

JOHN W. HICKENLOOPER, Democrat, of Denver, CO; born in Narberth, PA, February 7, 1952; education: B.A., English, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 1974; M.A., geology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 1980; professional history: geologist; entrepreneur; mayor, City of Denver, 2003-11; governor, Colorado, 2011-19; election history: elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 2020.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMember

Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation · Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy · Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness · Member
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media · Member

Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesMember

Subcommittee on Energy · Member
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining · Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power · Member

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsMember

Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety · Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security · Member

Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipMember

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Gun Violence Prevention Caucus Senate Stewardship Caucus