# John Hickenlooper

> John Hickenlooper has served as U.S. Senator from Colorado since 2021. He previously served as Governor of Colorado from 2011 to 2019 and as Mayor of Denver from 2003 to 2011.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Colorado
- State: CO
- Race: Colorado Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Denver, CO
- Race rating: Safe Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov

## Biography

John Hickenlooper was born on February 7, 1952, in Narberth, Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Wesleyan University. He worked as a geologist before founding the Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver. He served as Mayor of Denver from 2003 to 2011 and as Governor of Colorado from 2011 to 2019. He was elected to the Senate in 2020.

## Background

- Education: B.A. and M.A., Wesleyan University
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2021–present); Governor of Colorado (2011–2019); Mayor of Denver (2003–2011); Entrepreneur
- Public service: Mayor of Denver (2003–2011); Governor of Colorado (2011–2019); U.S. Senator (2021–present)

## Sources

- Senator John Hickenlooper — Official Senate Website: https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/
- John Hickenlooper — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001082

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:31.328Z

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