Rachel Zenzinger

Rachel Zenzinger is an American politician from the state of Colorado. A Democrat, Zenzinger has represented the 19th district of the Colorado Senate since 2017, following her defeat of Laura J. Woods; she previously represented the same seat from her appointment in 2013 until 2015.[1][2] Before that, Zenzinger served on the Arvada City Council.

Rachel Zenzinger
Zenzinger in 2018.
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2017
Preceded byLaura J. Woods
In office
December 10, 2013  January 14, 2015
Preceded byEvie Hudak
Succeeded byLaura J. Woods
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceArvada, Colorado
Alma materRegis University
Websitewww.rachel-zenzinger.com

Personal life and education

Zenzinger earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Regis University.[3]

Career

Zenzinger was elected to the Arvada City Council in 2008. She became Mayor Pro Tem in 2011.[3]

Zenzinger was appointed to the state senate following the resignation of Evie Hudak.[4] Zenzinger was the campaign manager of Hudak's 2012 campaign.[5]

References

  1. GOP win Colorado Senate, Democrats vow to hold party accountable Lynn Bartels. Denver Post. November 8, 2014. Retrieved Jun 5, 2015
  2. John Frank. Denver Post. November 9, 2016
  3. "Rachel Zenzinger". Arvada. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  4. Lee, Kurtis (December 10, 2013). "Rachel Zenzinger picked to fill Evie Hudak's Colorado Senate seat". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  5. Mitchell, David (December 10, 2013). "Dems appoint Rachel Zenzinger to fill Hudak's senate seat". KWGN. Retrieved December 11, 2013.


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