Jeff Bridges (politician)

Jeff Bridges is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate, representing District 26. A vacancy committee appointed him to the seat following the resignation of Daniel Kagan.[1]

Not to be confused with Jeff Bridges.
Jeff Bridges
Bridges in 2018.
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 26th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byDaniel Kagan
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
In office
January 11, 2017 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byDaniel Kagan
Succeeded byMeg Froelich
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)AnnMarie Bridges
ResidenceGreenwood Village

Prior to his appointment, Bridges served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 3, which covers a portion of Arapahoe County. He was first elected in 2016 and was re-elected in 2018.

Before holding elected office, Bridges was a campaign spokesman for several Colorado politicians, including former U.S. Representative John Salazar. He is the son of Colorado politician Rutt Bridges.[2]

While in the house, Bridges served on the House Education Committee and the House Transportation & Energy Committee.[3]

Elections

Bridges was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, winning 52.53% of the vote against Republican opponent Katy Brown.[4]

References
  1. Burness, Alex (2019-01-07). "Vacancy committee elects Meg Froelich in Colorado House District 3". The Colorado Independent. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  2. Bartels, Lynn (May 30, 2015). "Primary for Rep. Daniel Kagan's House seat features Democrats Jeff Bridges and Meg Froelich". Denver Post. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  3. "Representative Jeff Bridges". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  4. "Jeff Bridges". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 8, 2017.


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