Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Crow

Discover the career path of Jason Crow, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jason Crow is an American politician, lawyer, and former U.S. Army officer. He has served as the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district since 2019. Crow is notable as the first Democrat to represent this district, which encompasses many of Denver's inner eastern and southern suburbs, including Aurora, Littleton, Centennial and a part of Denver.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Led Platoon in Battle of Samawah

In 2003, Jason Crow led an 82nd Airborne platoon into combat during the Battle of Samawah.

2009: Served on Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

From 2009 to 2014, Jason Crow served on the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs.

2014: End of service on Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

In 2014, Jason Crow's service on the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs came to an end.

April 17, 2017: Announced Candidacy for U.S. House

On April 17, 2017, Jason Crow announced his intention to run against Mike Coffman to represent Colorado's 6th congressional district.

February 28, 2019: Voted for Bipartisan Background Checks Act

On February 28, 2019, Jason Crow voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R.8) after cosponsoring the bill, which would have required unlicensed gun sellers to conduct background checks on gun buyers.

September 23, 2019: Co-wrote Opinion Essay on Impeachment Inquiry

On September 23, 2019, Jason Crow co-wrote an opinion essay in The Washington Post supporting an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump.

2019: Became U.S. Representative

In 2019, Jason Crow became the United States representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district, marking the first time a Democrat represented the district.

2019: Sponsored For the People Act

In 2019, Jason Crow sponsored the For the People Act of 2019, aiming to end gerrymandering, create automatic voter registration, prevent members of Congress from serving on corporate boards, and eliminate dark money contributions.

January 15, 2020: Selected as Impeachment Manager

On January 15, 2020, Jason Crow was selected as one of the impeachment managers to present the impeachment case against Donald Trump during Trump's first impeachment trial.

2022: GovTrack Ranking

In 2022, GovTrack ranked Jason Crow as the "15th most politically right" Democrat in the House of Representatives, placing him at the 93rd percentile.