Jared Polis — governor of colorado with roots in the Russian Empire
Jared Polis is an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist who serves as the 43rd Governor of Colorado. He was one of the first openly gay men with a same-sex partner elected as governor in US history, and is known for progressive policies on education, climate, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Tracing the roots — Poland / Russia
Polis's grandparents came from Poland and Russia (Russian Empire) as Jewish immigrants. He has spoken about his family's immigrant roots and their escape from persecution. His commitment to civil rights and equal treatment is explicitly connected to his family's experience of exclusion in the Russian Empire.
First openly gay governor in US history; Jewish roots from the Empire.
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Poland / Russia. At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.
A career defined by ambition
"My family came here with nothing. America gave us everything. Now I serve."