About Ed

A Lifelong Resident of the 7th Congressional District

A lifelong resident of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, Ed Perlmutter is a product of public schools.  Ed graduated from Jefferson High School in Edgewater, then earned both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder, working as a laborer on construction projects during the summers.

A Dedicated Father and Community Leader

Ed is the proud father of three daughters – Alexis, Abby, and Zoë.  An active member of our community, he led a successful mill levy effort to improve Jeffco Public Schools.  As a busy dad, Ed was involved with PTAs, booster clubs, the Applewood Community Church, and coaching the “Angels,” Abby’s competitive softball team.

Ed is a former Trustee for the Midwest Research Institute (the primary operator of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden), and a former Board Member of the National Jewish Medical & Research Center.

A Champion for Colorado in Congress

In 1994, Ed became the first Democrat elected in nearly thirty years to Colorado’s Senate District 20, representing the Wheat Ridge/Golden area.  He earned a reputation in the State Senate for his bipartisan leadership carrying legislation promoting renewable energy, consumer protection, and responsible growth.  In 2006, with his bipartisan approach and effective leadership, Ed won an impressive victory in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the United States.  He currently serves on the Rules Committee and the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ed returns to Colorado each weekend, where hears from residents of the 7th Congressional District at regular “Government in the Grocery” sessions – open meetings held at local grocery stores.

Among the many awards and recognitions Ed has earned for his public service, he received the prestigious A-List Award from the Aurora Economic Development Council, was named “Legislator of the Year” in 2009 by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Mountain States Chapter, "Distinguished Veteran Advocate" by the United Veterans Committee of Colorado in 2009, and “Man of the Year” by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce in 2008.  Ed received a 100% pro-retiree rating from the Alliance for Retired Americans and an “A” grade on TheMiddleClass.org congressional scorecard.