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Cory Gardner BIOGRAPHICAL FACTS:

Cory Gardner (born. August 22, 1974, in Yuma, Colorado) may be a Republican member of the U.S. Senate, representing Colorado since 2015. He defeated incumbent Mark Udall (D) to win election to the seat in 2014.

Gardner began his political career as a member of the workers of U.S. legislator Wayne Allard from 2002 to 2005. He was then elective to the Colorado House of Representatives, wherever he served from 2005 to 2010. Gardner then served within the U.S. House, representing Colorado's fourth dominion, from 2011 to 2015.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Gardner is a mean Republican member of Congress, which means he can vote with the political party on the bulk of bills.

Early life, education, and early political career

Gardner was born on August 22, 1974 in Yuma, Colorado, the son of Cindy L. (nee Pagel) and John W. Gardner. His ancestry includes Irish, German, Austrian, and English. He graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State University with a B.A. in political science in 1997. In college, Gardner switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and interned at the Colorado State Capitol. He went to law school at the University of Colorado to earn his Juris Doctor in 2001. Gardner served as General Counsel and Legislative Director for former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado from 2002 to 2005.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Gardner's academic, professional and political career
2015-Present: U.S. Senator from Colorado
2011-2015: U.S. Representative from Colorado
2005-2010: Colorado House of Representatives
2002-2005: Staff, United States Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado
2001: Graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder with J.D.
1997: Graduated from Colorado State University, Fort Collins with B.A.

Cory Gardner SENATE CAREER:

2015-2016
Gardner serves on the following committees:
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Subcommittee on Energy
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Subcommittee on Water & Power
Foreign Relations Committee
Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, Chairman
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

U.S. House
2013-2014
Gardner served on the following committees:
Energy and Commerce Committee
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

2011-2012
Gardner served on the following committees:
Energy and Commerce Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Colorado House

2009-2010
Gardner served on the following committees while a member of the Colorado State House:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Council

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WEBSITES:

www.gardner.senate.gov

corygardner.com

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