Other High Offices Held
Three of Colorado's governors have served other high offices, all three representing Colorado in the U.S. Senate and one of those also representing the state in the U.S. House. One (marked with *) resigned to take his seat in the Senate.
| Governor | Gubernatorial term | Other offices held | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas, Charles SpaldingCharles Spalding Thomas | 1899–1901 | Senator | |
| Shafroth, John FranklinJohn Franklin Shafroth | 1909–1913 | Representative, Senator | |
| Johnson, Edwin CarlEdwin Carl Johnson | 1933–1937, 1955–1957 | Senator* |
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