Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, was elected to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Neguse, 39, will succeed Rep. Jim Clyburn from South Carolina. He is the second Coloradan to serve as a senior member of House leadership, according to a news release from Neguse. The position also makes Neguse the highest-ranking Colorado lawmaker in Congress since the 1930s when Rep. Edward T. Taylor of Glenwood Springs served as the Democratic Caucus Chair in the 74th Congress from 1935 to 1937.
“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,” Neguse said in the news release.
“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 Governor Jared Polis.
