Governor Jared Polis is a truly passionate advocate for reforming America’s public schools, and has proven to be a pragmatic leader with a laser focus on quality education. As a proponent of school choice, he is known for his spirited calls to action, and in 2013 he introduced the All Students Achieving through Reform (All-STAR) Act which would aid in the expansion of high-quality public charter schools across the country.
Governor Polis is a member of the House education and workforce committee, playing a vital legislative role in matters concerning K-12 schools, which makes his reelection all the more important. Polis widely viewed as a rising star in House Democratic ranks, he was a strong fundraiser for the DCCC in the 2014 cycle and reportedly was on Leader Pelosi’s short list for the DCCC Chairmanship.