John Wright Hickenlooper is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from Colorado, a position he has held since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Hickenlooper previously served as the 42nd governor of Colorado from January 11, 2011, to January 8, 2019. During his tenure as governor, he focused on issues such as health care, job creation, and renewable energy, and he was known for his pragmatic approach to governance.