Eliza Hamrick

Eliza Hamrick is an American politician and former educator who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 61st district, which is located in Arapahoe and Douglas counties and includes portions of Aurora, Centennial and unincorporated areas nearby. She was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023.

Eliza Hamrick
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 61st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byRedistricted
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCentennial, Colorado
Alma materUniversity of Arizona

Background

Hamrick worked as a high school teacher at Cherry Creek School District for over 30 years.[1] She graduated from the University of Arizona and moved to Colorado, where she became a teacher.[2]

Political career

In the 2022 general election, Hamrick defeated the Republican and Libertarian candidates.[3] Her legislative priorities include education, supporting working families and working on gun legislation.[1]

Tenure

As of the 2023 legislative session, Hamrick is a member of the Education and Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services committees.[4]

Personal life

Hamrick has been married to her husband, an Air Force veteran for over 30 years and has children and grandchildren.[2]

References

  1. "Colorado State House District 61 candidate Q&A". The Denver Post. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  2. "Meet Eliza". www.elizaforcolorado.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. "Eliza Hamrick". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. "Eliza Hamrick | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-20.


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