Public office

Governor of Colorado

Jared Polis holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Colorado.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Colorado

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Jared Polis

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must take care that the laws are faithfully executed, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments provided by law, and may approve or veto legislation.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor takes the office of governor.

Sources: Colorado Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Jared Polis

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Jared Polis was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

2026 General Election Official Candidate List

Colorado Secretary of State

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Supports: Colorado 2026 general election U.S. Senate and Governor nominees, official candidate names, party labels

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