Alec Garnett (2)

Alec Garnett is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing House District 2 in Denver County. He served from 2015 to 2023, rising to prominent leadership roles including Majority Leader and Speaker of the House from 2021 to 2023. Notable achievements include election as Speaker in November 2020 and subsequent service as Governor Jared Polis' chief of staff from January 2023 to September 2024. He served on key committees such as Appropriations, Business Affairs and Labor, and Education, and later on the General Assembly's executive and Legislative Council committees.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts from the College of Wooster; Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver.
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to Colorado House District 2 in 2014, replacing retiring House Speaker Mark Ferrandino; served through 2023.
  • House Majority Leader prior to becoming Speaker.
  • Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives .
  • Chief of Staff to Governor Jared Polis .