Paul Rosenthal (Colorado politician)

Paul Rosenthal
Rosenthal in 2017.
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2013
Preceded by	Joe Miklosi
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Denver, Colorado

Paul Rosenthal is an American community activist, teacher and politician who was elected on November 6, 2012 to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 9. He overcame Republican challenger Celeste Gamache.

Rosenthal is openly gay. Upon taking office, he joined other openly LGBT politicians, including then House Speaker Mark Ferrandino (D - HD 2), Reps. Dominick Moreno (D - HD 32), Joann Ginal (D - HD 52) and Sue Schafer (D - HD 24), as well as senators Pat Steadman (D - SD 31), Lucía Guzmán (D - SD 34) and Jessie Ulibarri (D - SD 21).