Kevin Grantham | |
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Member of the Fremont County, Colorado County Commission from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
President of the Colorado Senate | |
In office January 11, 2017 – January 4, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Bill Cadman |
Succeeded by | Leroy Garcia |
Member of the Colorado Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office January 12, 2011 – January 4, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ken Kester |
Succeeded by | Dennis Hisey |
Personal details | |
Born | Ordway, Colorado, U.S. | June 29, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Caroline |
Children | 2 |
Education | Liberty University (BA) |
Kevin Grantham (born June 29, 1970) is an American politician who serves on the county commission of Fremont County, Colorado. He served in the Colorado Senate from the 2nd district as a member of the Republican Party from 2011 to 2019. He served as president of the state senate during his tenure.
Grantham was born in Ordway, Colorado, and educated at Liberty University. His father had been the chair of the Crowley County Republican Party and his son later served as a county clerk and recorder. He served on the board of adjustments and city council in Cañon City before he was elected to the state senate.
He served as the chair of the Appropriations committee in the state senate. He served as the Republican caucus whip and later as president of the state senate. Grantham was criticized for his handling of sexual harassment allegations during his tenure as president. He was elected to the Fremont County Commission after leaving the state senate.