Colorado Governor Jared Polis's Statement on the Election of President Elect Trump & Vice President Elect Vance

DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the election of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-elect JD Vance.

"Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump. Colorado remains strongly committed to protecting freedom, choice, and the opportunity for everyone to build the life they want in our great state. That is true no matter who is serving in the White House and I will work with the President-elect however I can to save people money, create more good-paying jobs, increase access to housing Coloradans can afford, protect our water and air quality, and improve our roads and bridges. I hope President-elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Vance take this opportunity to try to unite our country and set aside the campaign's divisive rhetoric. No matter what, the Free State of Colorado will remain a beacon that reflects the values of economic liberty and personal liberty that this country was built on, and we will do everything in our power to protect all Coloradans and our freedoms," said Governor Jared Polis.

"We also thank Vice-President Kamala Harris for running a strong, historic and issues-based campaign and appreciate her service to our country," added Governor Polis.

Under Governor Jared Polis, Colorado has led the nation on the issues that mattered most in this election. By saving families thousands of dollars every year through Colorado's free preschool and kindergarten, building more housing people can afford near transit options, ushering Colorado into a 100% renewable future, saving Coloradans money every year on health care, and firmly protecting individual freedom and choice, Colorado continues to solve tough challenges head-on, saving Coloradans money, and leading the way for other states.

As Chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association, Colorado Governor Jared Polis leads the nation's Governors, focusing on solving problems through bipartisan cooperation and results-based solutions. Governor Polis's Chair's Initiative "Let's Get Ready: Educating All Americans For Success" focuses on real solutions to ensure that students gain the skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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