Peter Groff
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Peter C. Groff (born April 21, 1963) is a former member of the Obama administration and a former Colorado legislator and President of the Colorado Senate. An attorney, public servant, and political veteran, Groff was elected as a Democrat to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2000, then re-elected in 2002.[2][3] In 2003, he was appointed to the Colorado Senate, where he represented Senate District 33, which includes northeastern Denver, Colorado.[4][5] Groff was the first African-American to serve as Colorado Senate president pro tem and Senate President. In May 2009, he was selected by President Barack Obama to head the faith- based-initiatives center for the U.S. Department of Education.[6]
Peter Groff | |
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Member of the Colorado Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office February 17, 2003 ā May 9, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Penfield Tate III |
Succeeded by | Mike Johnston |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
In office January 10, 2001 ā February 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Ben Clarke[1] |
Succeeded by | Terrance Carroll |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-04-21) April 21, 1963 (age 61) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Regina |
Education | University of Redlands (BA) University of Denver (JD) |