Kyle Brown (12)

Kyle Brown is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 12 . Appointed in January 2023 to replace Tracey Bernett and sworn in on February 1, he has passed over 34 bills on climate action, affordable housing, health care, and Marshall Fire recovery, including eight bills providing $13 million in relief. Notable positions include service on the Joint Budget Committee and previous role as Chair of the Health & Human Services Committee; he champions progressive priorities like phasing out oil and gas, expanding the public option health program , reproductive rights, and renewable energy transitions.

Education and Political Experience

• Earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Harvard University and a B.A. in Biology from Georgetown University.
• Grew up in Louisville, a Colorado native with over 25 years in District 12.
• Health policy expert; served as Deputy Commissioner for Affordability Programs at the Colorado Division of Insurance, designing the Colorado Option; health policy analyst for the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and Gov. John Hickenlooper; advisor to U.S. Senators and Colorado governors on health care, education, and economic security.
• Louisville City Councilmember , elected in 2019; led on affordable housing, climate action, and Marshall Fire recovery .
• Appointed to House District 12 in 2023; sponsored 11 bills in 2023 session and 23 in 2024.