John Hickenlooper

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John W. Hickenlooper

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth February 7, 1952 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Hickenlooper holds a dual academic background, having earned a B.A. in English and a master's degree in geology from Wesleyan University. He began his career as a geologist before co-founding the Wynkoop Brewing Company. Hickenlooper transitioned into public service, serving as mayor of Denver and subsequently as governor of Colorado. His professional experience encompasses risk management in high-finance, entrepreneurial ventures, and extensive leadership roles in municipal and state governance.

Political Ideas

John Hickenlooper's political identity is marked by a blend of fiscal conservatism and progressive social policies, creating a unique ideological tension. He has shifted from opposing to supporting cannabis legalization, demonstrating ideological flexibility. Hickenlooper's support for hydraulic fracking while implementing methane-capture regulations reveals a calculated approach to balancing energy production and environmental protection. His advocacy for tech sector antitrust reforms alongside fostering blockchain innovation shows an unexpected policy combination.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Colorado Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: George Markert , Janak Joshi , Julie Gonzales , Karen Breslin , Matthew Wood

2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Colorado, 2020

1,731,114 votes

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
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
Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Member
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Member
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Member
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
2014: Colorado State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2014 Colorado gubernatorial election

1,006,433 votes (49.30%)

Win

Colorado Governor 2014, Democrat Primary

214,403 votes (100.00%)

Win
2010: Colorado State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2010 Colorado gubernatorial election

915,436 votes (51.05%)

Win

Colorado Governor 2010, Democrat Primary

303,245 votes (100.00%)

Win