Kerry Donovan | |
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| President pro tempore of the Colorado Senate | |
| In office January 13, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Todd |
| Succeeded by | James Coleman |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gail Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | Bob Rankin (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 45–46) Vail, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shad Murib |
| Education | Northeastern Junior College University of Notre Dame (BA) |
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Kerry Elizabeth Donovan (born 1978/1979)[1] is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate from the 5th district. She also served as president pro tempore of the Colorado Senate from 2021-2023. Prior to entering the state legislature, she was active in local politics in Vail, Colorado.
Donovan was born in Vail and educated at the University of Notre Dame. She entered politics with her election to the town council in Vail. She won election to the state senate to succeed term-limited Gail Schwartz. During her tenure in the state senate, she was selected to serve as Majority Whip and President pro tempore.