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'''John Wright Hickenlooper Jr.''' (born February 7, 1952) is an American politician, businessman, and geologist serving as the junior [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Colorado]] since 2021. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he served as the 42nd [[Governor of Colorado]] from 2011 to 2019 and as the 43rd [[Mayor of Denver]] from 2003 to 2011.<br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
John Hickenlooper was born in [[Narberth, Pennsylvania]], a suburb of [[Philadelphia]]. He attended [[The Haverford School]] and later graduated from [[Wesleyan University]] with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1974. He went on to earn a Master of Science degree in geology in 1980, also from Wesleyan.<br />
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==Business career==<br />
After completing his education, Hickenlooper moved to [[Colorado]] to work as a geologist. However, following a downturn in the oil industry, he was laid off. He then co-founded the [[Wynkoop Brewing Company]] in 1988, one of the first brewpubs in the United States, which played a significant role in revitalizing the [[LoDo, Denver|LoDo]] district of [[Denver]].<br />
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==Political career==<br />
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===Mayor of Denver===<br />
[[File:John_Hickenlooper_DNC_2008.jpg|John Hickenlooper at the 2008 Democratic National Convention|thumb|right]]<br />
Hickenlooper was elected as the [[Mayor of Denver]] in 2003. During his tenure, he focused on urban renewal and infrastructure projects, including the expansion of the city's public transportation system. He was re-elected in 2007 with a significant majority.<br />
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===Governor of Colorado===<br />
[[File:Governor_John_Hickenlooper.jpg|Governor John Hickenlooper|thumb|left]]<br />
In 2010, Hickenlooper was elected as the [[Governor of Colorado]]. His administration focused on economic development, education reform, and environmental issues. He was re-elected in 2014. As governor, he signed legislation to regulate the [[marijuana]] industry following its legalization in Colorado.<br />
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===U.S. Senate===<br />
In 2020, Hickenlooper was elected to the [[United States Senate]], defeating incumbent Republican [[Cory Gardner]]. As a senator, he has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and infrastructure.<br />
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==2020 Presidential Campaign==<br />
[[File:John_Hickenlooper_2020_presidential_campaign_logo.png|John Hickenlooper 2020 presidential campaign logo|thumb|right]]<br />
Hickenlooper announced his candidacy for the [[2020 United States presidential election]] in March 2019. His campaign emphasized his experience as a governor and his ability to work across party lines. However, he withdrew from the race in August 2019 and subsequently announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.<br />
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==Personal life==<br />
Hickenlooper has been married twice and has one son. He is known for his love of [[craft beer]] and has been an advocate for the brewing industry throughout his career.<br />
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==Related pages==<br />
* [[List of governors of Colorado]]<br />
* [[List of mayors of Denver]]<br />
* [[United States Senate election in Colorado, 2020]]<br />
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