Joe Neguse (2)

Joe Neguse, born on May 13, 1984, in Bakersfield, California, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Colorado's 2nd Congressional District since 2019. He is the first Black member of Congress from Colorado and the first Eritrean-American elected to the U.S. Congress. In March 2024, he was elected as the House Assistant Democratic Leader, becoming the first Coloradan in over 85 years to hold a senior elected leadership role in the House.

Neguse has been recognized for his bipartisan approach, ranking 18th in the House and first in Colorado for bipartisanship in 2023. He has also been acknowledged as one of the most effective lawmakers, with 22 pieces of legislation signed into law by presidents of both political parties.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Economics, summa cum laude, University of Colorado Boulder
  • Juris Doctor, University of Colorado School of Law

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the University of Colorado Board of Regents
  • Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
  • U.S. Representative for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District
  • Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee
  • House Assistant Democratic Leader

Neguse has also founded and co-chaired several bipartisan caucuses, including the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus, Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus, and the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, focusing on bridging political divides and addressing critical issues.

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