Paul Rosenthal (Colorado politician)
| Paul Rosenthal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office TBA | |
| Preceded by | Joe Miklosi |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Denver, Colorado |
| Religion | Judaism |
Paul Rosenthal is an American community activist, teacher and politician who was elected on November 6, 2012 to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 9. He overcame Republican challenger Celeste Gamache.
Rosenthal is openly gay. Upon taking office, he will sit alongside other openly LGBT politicians,[1] including incoming House Speaker Mark Ferrandino (D - HD 2), Reps. Dominick Moreno (D - HD 32), Joann Ginal (D - HD 52) and Sue Schafer (D - HD 24), as well as senators Pat Steadman (D - SD 31), Lucía Guzmán (D - SD 34) and Jessie Ulibarri (D - SD 21).[2]
References
- ↑ Matthew Pizzuti (November 8, 2012). "First openly LGBT person to hold speaker's gavel in Colorado House". LGBTQ Nation.
- ↑ "Colorado House Democrats pick Ferrandino for speaker, historic first for gays". Denver Post, November 8, 2012.