Jason Crow Explained

Jason Crow
State:Colorado
Term Start:January 3, 2019
Predecessor:Mike Coffman
Birth Date:15 March 1979
Birth Place:Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Children:2
Party:Democratic
Education:University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA)
University of Denver (JD)
Website:
Signature:Signature of Jason Crow.svg
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:2002–2006
Rank:Captain
Unit:82nd Airborne Division
75th Ranger Regiment
Battles:Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Mawards:Bronze Star Medal

Jason Crow (born March 15, 1979) is an American politician, lawyer, and former U.S. Army officer serving since 2019 as the United States representative for .[1] Crow is the first member of the Democratic Party to represent the district, which includes Aurora, Littleton, Centennial, and other portions of the inner eastern and southern Denver metro area.

Early life and career

Crow was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1979.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2002, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2009.[3] [4]

Crow is a former Army Ranger.[5] He completed three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment. In 2003, he led an 82nd Airborne platoon into combat during the Battle of Samawah. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq.[6] From 2009 to 2014, Crow served on the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs. After his military service, he became a partner at the law firm Holland and Hart.[7] In 2015, he received the University of Denver's Ammi Hyde Award for Recent Graduate Achievement.[8]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2018

On April 17, 2017, Crow announced his intention to run against four-term Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to represent Colorado's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[9] [10]

In the Democratic primary, Crow defeated businessman Levi Tillemann with 68% of the vote.[11] [12] He defeated Coffman in the November 6 general election with 54% of the vote, winning two of the district's three counties.[13] [14] [15] He is the first Democrat to represent the district since its creation in 1983.[16]

2020

Crow ran for election to a second term, and faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.[17] He defeated Steve House, former chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, in the November 3 general election by over 17% of the vote, winning all three counties.[18]

2022

Crow defeated moderate Republican Steve Monahan to win his third term, with 61% of the vote. A redistricting change gave Crow a significant advantage over Monahan, drawing in more urban areas that made the district more Democratic than its predecessor. It now took in most of the more built-up areas in Arapahoe and Adams counties, including all of Aurora[19] [20] and Littleton, as well as a sliver of Denver itself.

Tenure

Crow has been the primary sponsor of 10 bills, most relating to military or foreign affairs.[21] For 2022, GovTrack ranked him as the "15th most politically right" Democrat in the House of Representatives, putting him at the 93rd percentile.[22]

During the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Crow was one of a group of representatives who were trapped in the Capitol after the rest of the House had been evacuated.[23] He described going "back into ... combat mode"[24] during the attack, preparing to defend himself and the other representatives. Crow held distressed Representative Susan Wild's hand, as captured in a photo that went viral.[25] [26]

Crow was an impeachment manager for President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial.[27]

On July 29, 2024, Crow was announced as one of six Democratic members of a bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.[28]

In May 2025, a pro-Palestinian protest was held in Denver against Crow for repeatedly accepting campaign donations from executives of Palantir Technologies, which provides intelligence and surveillance services to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza war.[29]

In November 2025, Crow was one of six people, all Democratic lawmakers, to be part of a video telling servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.[30] [31] In response later that month, President Trump posted on social media calling those in the video, including Crow, traitors who should be charged with sedition punishable by death, and shared a social media post calling for them to be hanged.[32] [33] [34] [35] [36]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[37]

For the 119th Congress:[38]

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Crow voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.[45]

Abortion

Crow supports abortion rights.[46]

Foreign policy

During the Russo-Ukrainian War, Crow signed a letter advocating for President Biden to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.[47]

Crow voted in favor of a House resolution to show solidarity with Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[48] [49]

During the Gaza war, Crow signed a letter expressing concern over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct of the war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It called for President Biden to further pressure the Israeli government to adjust their strategy regarding the war.[50] ~2026-13630-88 (talk) 17:36, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Gun control

Crow voiced support for gun control reform while campaigning for the House of Representatives.[51] On February 28, 2019, he voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R.8) after cosponsoring the bill.[52] H.R.8, if passed, would have required unlicensed gun sellers to conduct background checks on gun buyers. Crow was also a cosponsor of the Assault Weapon Ban Act (H.R.1296), which would have limited access to guns that are considered assault weapons.

Impeachment

On September 23, 2019, Crow was one of seven freshman lawmakers with national security backgrounds who co-wrote an opinion essay in The Washington Post voicing their support for an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. In interviews, Crow said it was important that "the inquiry stay focused and proceed efficiently".[53] On January 15, 2020, he was selected as one of seven impeachment managers who presented the impeachment case against Trump during Trump's first impeachment trial before the United States Senate.[54] [55]

LGBT rights

Crow supports same-sex marriage and the expansion of LGBT non-discrimination laws.[56] He supported President Barack Obama's repeal of Don't ask, don't tell at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.[57] He opposed President Trump's transgender military ban, cosponsoring an amendment to the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to overturn the ban. In 2021, he supported the Equality Act.[58]

Special interests

Crow refused corporate PAC money during his campaign. He is a sponsor of the For the People Act of 2019, which would end gerrymandering and create automatic voter registration.[59] The bill would also prevent members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. It also seeks to eliminate dark money contributions.[60]

In June 2020, Jason Crow responded to Trump's threat to deploy the military against protesters by calling it "a threat to use the military against the people" and "an unacceptable action," emphasizing the need to uphold democratic values.[61]

Personal life

Crow and his former wife, Deserai (née Anderson), have two children, one of whom is named Josephine.[62] [63]

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 16, 2020 . Who is Jason Crow? Impeachment manager is a former Army Ranger, attorney .
  2. Web site: Candidate Conversation - Jason Crow (D) | News & Analysis . Inside Elections . November 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181108065804/https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/candidate-conversation-jason-crow-d . November 8, 2018 . live .
  3. Web site: Jason Crow bio: Get to know the Democrat running in Colorado's 6th Congressional District . October 12, 2018 . Coloradosun.com . November 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181107104355/https://coloradosun.com/2018/10/12/jason-crow-bio-6th-congressional-district-colorado/ . November 7, 2018 . live .
  4. Web site: Your Name * . University of Denver MagazineDU Law alum continues quest for learning | University of Denver Magazine . Magazine.du.edu . August 31, 2015 . November 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905054215/http://magazine.du.edu/alumni/du-law-alum-continues-quest-for-learning/ . September 5, 2015 . live .
  5. News: Wade . Peter . Sen. Tom Cotton Bragged He Was an 'Army Ranger.' He Was Not . January 27, 2021 . Rolling Stone . January 23, 2021.
  6. Web site: Matthews . Mark . May 23, 2018 . A secret recording, a Bronze Star and “The Royal Tenenbaums” — the Democratic race to unseat Mike Coffman is flush with personality, politics. November 20, 2025 . The Denver Post . en-US.
  7. Web site: Democrat Jason Crow set to move into 6th Congressional District to boost challenge to Coffman. Scott. Ramsey. July 12, 2017. Sentinel Colorado. en-US. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125005524/https://www.sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/local-politics/crow-residency/. November 25, 2018. live.
  8. The Denver Post, "People on the Move," April 6, 2015 https://www.denverpost.com/2015/04/06/people-on-the-move-46/
  9. Web site: Denver attorney Jason Crow to challenge Mike Coffman in 2018. April 11, 2017. The Denver Post. en-US. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181121104225/https://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/11/denver-attorney-jason-crow-challenging-mike-coffman/. November 21, 2018. live.
  10. News: Democrat Jason Crow to challenge Coffman in Colorado's 6th. Washington Post. en. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190107213030/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/live-updates/midterms/live-primary-election-results/democrat-jason-crow-to-challenge-coffman-in-colorads-6th/. January 7, 2019. live.
  11. Web site: A secret recording, a Bronze Star and "The Royal Tenenbaums" — the Democratic race to unseat Mike Coffman is flush with personality, politics. May 23, 2018. The Denver Post. en-US. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116131804/https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/23/jason-crow-levi-tillemann-democratic-primary/. November 16, 2018. live.
  12. Web site: June 27, 2018 . Jason Crow wins 6th Congressional District's Democratic primary, tells incumbent Mike Coffman "it's time to go" . August 17, 2023 . The Denver Post . en-US.
  13. Web site: November 6, 2018 . Democrat Jason Crow defeats 5-term Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman | FOX31 Denver . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181108065530/https://kdvr.com/2018/11/06/crow-beats-coffman-democrat-wins-colorado-house-district-6-race/ . November 8, 2018 . November 8, 2018 . Kdvr.com . Associated Press.
  14. Web site: Election Night Reporting. results.enr.clarityelections.com. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201224846/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/91808/Web02-state.222648/#/cid/250. December 1, 2018. live.
  15. News: Colorado Election Results: Sixth House District. The New York Times. December 23, 2018. en-US. 0362-4331. https://web.archive.org/web/20181231054450/https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/colorado-house-district-6. December 31, 2018. live.
  16. News: Frank . John . September 3, 2019 . A prominent Republican announces challenge to Jason Crow amid uncertainty GOP can win back 6th District . Colorado Politics . September 3, 2019.
  17. Web site: June 30, 2020 Primary Election - Official Results . Colorado Secretary of State.
  18. Web site: 2020 General Election - Official Compiled Results. Colorado Secretary of State . December 6, 2020.
  19. Web site: November 9, 2022 . Rep. Jason Crow defeats Republican challenger Steve Monahan in 6th Congressional District race . August 18, 2023 . The Denver Post . en-US.
  20. Web site: October 14, 2022 . 6th Congressional District race between Jason Crow, Steve Monahan becomes much less competitive . August 18, 2023 . The Denver Post . en-US.
  21. Web site: Jason Crow, Representative for Colorado's 6th Congressional District . August 18, 2023 . GovTrack.us . en.
  22. Web site: Rep. Jason Crow [D-CO6]'s 2022 legislative statistics. ]. August 18, 2023 . GovTrack.us . en.
  23. Web site: Associated Press . January 6, 2022 . "We were trapped": Rep. Jason Crow, others talk about lingering trauma of Jan. 6 . August 17, 2023 . The Colorado Sun . en-US.
  24. Web site: January 6, 2022 . 'Get Out Alive': Colorado Congressman Jason Crow Recalls Attack On U.S. Capitol One Year Later - CBS Colorado . August 17, 2023 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  25. News: Britzky. Haley. January 7, 2021. This Army Ranger-turned-Congressman was last out of the House chamber during the Capitol riots. Task & Purpose. January 8, 2021.
  26. News: Paul. Jesse. January 6, 2021. "We were getting ready to make a stand": Colorado congressmen recount harrowing moments as rioters approached. The Colorado Sun. January 8, 2021.
  27. Can a Freshman Congressman Prosecute Trump for High Crimes -- and Still Keep His Faith in Humanity?. Andy. Kroll. Rolling Stone. February 14, 2020. December 24, 2020.
  28. Web site: House leaders announce members of bipartisan task force investigating Trump assassination attempt . . July 29, 2024 . July 31, 2024.
  29. News: Metzger . Hannah . Protesters Call Out Jason Crow Over Campaign Donors With Ties to ICE, Israel . . May 29, 2025.
  30. News: Samuels . Brett . Beitsch . Rebecca . Trump deems Dems ‘traitors’ over calls for military to resist unlawful orders . 24 November 2025 . The Hill.
  31. Web site: When Lawmakers Lecture the Military: Why the “Unlawful Orders” Video Invites Confusion. Haley. Fuller. November 21, 2025. Military.com.
  32. News: Samuels. Brett. Beitsch. Rebecca. November 20, 2025. Trump deems Dems 'traitors' over calls for military to resist unlawful orders. The Hill. November 20, 2025.
  33. News: Hartmann. Margaret. Trump Shares Call to ‘Hang’ Democratic Lawmakers. New York. subscription. November 20, 2025.
  34. Web site: Trump accuses six Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death'. Cybele. Mayes-Osterman. USA TODAY.
  35. Web site: Trump calls for Democratic lawmakers to face trial for ‘seditious behavior’. November 20, 2025. POLITICO.
  36. Web site: 'HANG THEM': Trump reacts to Democratic lawmakers' video appeal to military. WSYX. Staff. November 20, 2025. WSYX.
  37. Web site: Jason Crow . Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . April 16, 2023.
  38. Web site: Jason Crow . Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . February 28, 2026.
  39. Web site: Caucus Members. Black Maternal Health Caucus. 24 June 2025.
  40. Web site: About the CEC. CEC. 28 August 2025.
  41. Web site: Members . Congressional Ukraine Caucus. 9 October 2025.
  42. Web site: Members. New Democrat Coalition. February 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180208100356/https://newdemocratcoalition-himes.house.gov/members. February 8, 2018. dead.
  43. Web site: December 13, 2012. Committees and Caucuses. June 2, 2021. Representative Jason Crow. en.
  44. Web site: Rare Disease Congressional Caucus. Every Life Foundation for Rare Diseases. November 25, 2024.
  45. Web site: Bycoffe . Aaron . Wiederkehr . Anna . April 22, 2021 . Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden? . https://web.archive.org/web/20210423141050/https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-congress-votes/house/ . dead . April 23, 2021 . November 15, 2023 . FiveThirtyEight . en.
  46. Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com, May 4, 2020.
  47. Web site: Democrats, Republicans join up to urge Biden to send F-16s to Ukraine . O'Brien . Connor . February 17, 2023. Politico . February 24, 2023 .
  48. News: Demirjian . Karoun . October 25, 2023 . House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker . en-US . The New York Times . October 30, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  49. Web site: Washington . U. S. Capitol Room H154 . p:225-7000 . DC 20515-6601 . October 25, 2023 . Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session . October 30, 2023 . Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives . en.
  50. Web site: December 18, 2023 . Moulton, Crow, Sherrill, Houlahan, Spanberger, and Slotkin Send Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Shift in Israel's Military Strategy in Gaza Congressman Seth Moulton . February 13, 2024 . moulton.house.gov . en.
  51. Nielsen, Ella. "Democratic House candidate Jason Crow thinks he can run on gun control - and win" Vox April 17, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  52. . Rep. Jason Crow Votes to Pass Universal Background Checks . Washington D.C. . February 27, 2019 . March 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043227/https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jason-crow-votes-pass-universal-background-checks . March 6, 2019 . live.
  53. The Denver Post, "Trump gives swing-district Democrats like Jason Crow new cause to back inquiry," October 8, 2019 https://www.denverpost.com/2019/10/08/trump-democrats-impeachment-inquiry-jason-crow/
  54. Web site: Wilkie . Christina . January 15, 2020 . Pelosi taps Schiff, Nadler and 5 others as Trump impeachment managers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200115171458/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/15/pelosi-taps-schiff-nadler-as-trump-impeachment-managers.html . January 15, 2020 . January 15, 2020 . CNBC.
  55. The New York Times "Jason Crow: Impeachment Manager Who Pressed to Launch Inquiry", January 15, 2020 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/15/us/politics/jason-crow-impeachment-manager-who-pressed-to-launch-inquiry.html
  56. Web site: Values.
  57. Committee . 2012 Democratic National Convention . 2012 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Jason Crow, Captain, U.S. Army (ret.) . www.prnewswire.com.
  58. Web site: February 25, 2021 . 2.25 Equality Act Passes in U.S. House of Representatives .
  59. Web site: January 9, 2019 . Rep. Jason Crow Sponsors Bill To End Gerrymandering, 'Dark Money' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190203155606/https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/01/09/jason-crow-bill-gerrymandering-dark-money/ . February 3, 2019 . March 10, 2019 . CBS Denver.
  60. Web site: Montellaro . Zach . House passes sweeping election reform bill . POLITICO. March 8, 2019 .
  61. Web site: Crow Statement in Response to President Trump’s Remarks on George Floyd Protests . 4 August 2025.
  62. Web site: Haley . Gray . Meet Jason Crow, One of Colorado's Newest Representatives . . January 15, 2019 . January 22, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200115204015/https://www.5280.com/2019/01/meet-jason-crow-one-of-colorados-newest-reps/ . January 15, 2020 . live .
  63. Web site: Lawmakers Sent Millions in Earmarks to Their Spouses' Employers Despite Reforms - the Messenger . https://web.archive.org/web/20230525054204/https://themessenger.com/news/lawmakers-sent-millions-in-earmarks-to-their-spouses-employers-despite-reforms . May 25, 2023 .

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