Rachel Zenzinger is an American politician from the state of

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, Zenzinger has represented the 19th district of the

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since 2017, following her defeat of Laura J. Woods; she previously represented the same seat from her appointment in 2013 until 2015.
John Frank. Denver Post. November 9, 2016 Before that, Zenzinger served on the Arvada, Colorado, Arvada City Council.

Personal life and education

Zenzinger earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree from

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Career

Zenzinger was elected to the Arvada, Colorado, Arvada City Council in 2008. She became Mayor Pro Tem in 2011. Zenzinger was appointed to the state senate following the resignation of

Evie Hudak Evie Hudak (born 1951) is an American politician who served in the Colorado Senate from the 19th district as a member of the Democratic Party from 2009 to 2013. Prior to her tenure in the state senate she served on the Colorado State Board of ...

. Zenzinger was the campaign manager of Hudak's 2012 campaign.

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