Mike Johnston (Colorado politician)
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Michael Christopher Johnston (born November 17, 1974) is an American educator and politician. He is the 46th and current mayor of Denver, Colorado since 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
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Mike Johnston | |
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46th Mayor of Denver | |
Assumed office July 17, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Michael Hancock |
Member of the Colorado Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office May 29, 2009 ā January 11, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Peter Groff |
Succeeded by | Angela Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1974-11-17) November 17, 1974 (age 49) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Courtney Johnston (m. 2004) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Yale University (BA, JD) Harvard University (MEd) |
Website | Government website |
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Johnston was a member of the Colorado Senate from 2009 to 2017. He was a candidate for Governor of Colorado in 2018, losing in the primary to Jared Polis. He was also a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2020,[2][3][4] before withdrawing from the race in September 2019.[5]