Rep. Joe Neguse elected to serve as a senior member of House leadership

Morgan Whitley
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DENVER (KDVR) — For the second time in state history, a Coloradan will serve as a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

On Wednesday, Rep. Joe Neguse, 39, of Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District was elected to serve as the assistant Democratic leader of the House.

“I’m thrilled to congratulate Congressman Neguse on this well-deserved promotion. Congressman Neguse has committed his life to public service and helped move Colorado and our country forward, whether it’s helping create new jobs in the region, expanding broadband access or fighting to protect our public lands and more. Joe’s leadership has already made a positive impact on our state and nation and in this new leadership position in Congress he will be able to deliver even more for Colorado,” said Gov. Jared Polis.

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Neguse is now the highest-ranking Colorado lawmaker in Congress since the 1930s.

The congressman released the following statement after the election:

Each and everyday I’m deeply honored and humbled to serve the people of the great state of Colorado, and I look forward to continuing to advocate on their behalf as Assistant Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. As a proud Westerner, I’m committed to ensuring that the people of Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain West have a seat at the table, and will work in my new role to ensure the voices of folks across our country and from every corner of the Democratic Caucus are elevated, included, and heard.

I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for electing me to serve in this position, and as Assistant Democratic Leader, I look forward to assisting Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, and Chairman Pete Aguilar as we continue to put People over Politics and deliver real results for the American people. Together, we will work shoulder to shoulder to cut through the chaos created by House Republicans and make good on our promises to the American people. Now, more than ever, we must build a future our communities can believe in.”

Rep. Joe Neguse

The congressman was elected to succeed Rep. Jim Clyburn.

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