Morgan Carroll
| Morgan Carroll | |
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Carroll in 2006 | |
| President of the Colorado Senate | |
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In office 2013–2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Morse |
| Succeeded by | Bill Cadman |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 29th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 24, 1971 Denver, CO |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Aurora, Colorado[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Reform Judaism |
Morgan Lenore Carroll (born November 24, 1971) is an American politician from Colorado. A Democrat, Carroll has represented the state's 29th senate district since 2009.[2] Carroll served as president of the state senate from 2013-2014 and as minority leader in 2015.[2] Carroll stepped down as minority leader in July 2015.[3] In addition to her legislative work, Carroll also works for the law firm of Bachus & Schanker.[4]
Education and background
Carroll graduated from Boulder High School in 1990, from the University of Colorado Denver in 1996, and from the University of Colorado Law School in 2000.[4] Carroll served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008.[4] Carroll's father, John Carroll, served in the Colorado Legislature between 1964 and 1974.[5]
2016 U.S. Congress campaign
Carroll is running for the 2016 Democratic nomination in Colorado's 6th congressional district. The district is currently represented by Congressman Mike Coffman, the Republican incumbent.[5] Carroll has been endorsed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.[2] Major donors to Carroll's campaign have included pro-choice political action committee EMILY's List and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a labor union.[6]
References
- ↑ Moreno, Ivan (October 10, 2013). "Aurora’s Morgan Carroll new Colorado Senate president". Aurora Sentinel. AP. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 3 AP (September 15, 2015). "Mike Coffman's Democratic challenger touts governor's backing". The Gazette. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ Bartels, Lyn (July 9, 2015). "Democrat Lucia Guzman to become Senate minority leader". The Denver Post. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "About Morgan". State Senator Morgan Carroll. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 Sapin, Rachel (July 7, 2015). "State Sen. Morgan Carroll makes official her battle against Mike Coffman for Aurora’s congressional seat". Aurora Sentinel. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ↑ Sapin, Rachel (March 14, 2016). "Wide divide between Morgan Carroll, Mike Coffman on PAC donations in Aurora CD6 race". Aurora Sentinel. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
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