Public service, at a glance.
Ken Salazar served as a senator for Colorado in the United States Senate. Ken's first recorded term in this role began on January 4, 2005. The last recorded term ended on January 21, 2009.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- Colorado
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 3
- Born
- March 2, 1955
- Last term ended
- January 21, 2009
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 21, 2009 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Hispanic American | Hispanic American Senators The Senate's historical list of Hispanic American senators | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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