Adrienne Benavidez | |
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Speaker pro tempore of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office January 13, 2021 – January 5, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Janet Buckner |
Succeeded by | Chris Kennedy |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
In office January 11, 2017 – January 5, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Dominick Moreno |
Succeeded by | Lorena Garcia |
Personal details | |
Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 70–71) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Colorado, Boulder (BA, JD) |
Adrienne Benavidez (born 1953/1954)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represented District 32, which covered a portion of Adams County. She was elected in 2016, succeeding Dominick Moreno.
Prior to taking office, Benavidez worked as an attorney, was the executive director of the Denver Department of General Services, and directed the Colorado Division of Finance and Procurement. She served as chairwoman of the Rules Committee of the Colorado Democratic Party.[2][1]
Benavidez served on the House Finance Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee.[3]