Michael Harold Coffman, born March 19, 1955, is a multifaceted American figure, boasting a remarkable career in politics, business, and the military. As the current Mayor of Aurora, Colorado, since 2019, Coffman's extensive experience in public service has been marked by various notable positions.
As a Republican, Coffman served as the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district for five terms, from an impressive tenure as Colorado State Treasurer to a stint as Colorado Secretary of State. His journey began in Missouri, where he was born, before relocating to Aurora at the age of nine.
The son of a soldier, Coffman's own military career began early, as he enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 and served two years before transitioning to the reserves to pursue higher education. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, while also attending special programs at Harvard University and the University of Veracruz.
After transferring to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Coffman founded a property management company in Aurora in 1983. As a soldier, he served in both the Gulf War and the Iraq War.
Coffman's political career began with his election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1988, followed by his re-election in 1990 and subsequent appointment to the State Senate in December 1994. He was later elected as Colorado State Treasurer in 1998 and Colorado Secretary of State in 2006.
His tenure as Secretary of State came to an end when he was elected to the United States Congress, where he served until his defeat for re-election by Jason Crow in 2018. Coffman is now running for re-election as Mayor of Aurora in the 2023 election.
