Senate President Brandon Shaffer
About Senator Shaffer
First elected to the Colorado General Assembly in 2004, Brandon Shaffer currently serves as the President of the Colorado Senate. He represents Senate District 17, which includes Longmont, Erie, Lafayette and Louisville.
During his tenure in the legislature, Brandon has served on a number of senate committees, including Health and Human Services, Finance and Judiciary. He was the Chairman of the senate Judiciary Committee from 2007-2008.
Brandon has passed a number of important pieces of legislation, including laws ensuring coverage for autistic children, expanding scholarships for veterans, and allowing producers of renewable energy to “net meter” their excess electricity. Brandon currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors and the Uniform State Laws Commission.
Several organizations have honored Brandon with awards for his accomplishments in the legislature. Among them are the United Veterans Committee of Colorado (Distinguished Legislator Award, 2009), National Biotechnology Industry (Legislator of the Year, 2006), and Multiple Sclerosis Society (Legislator of the Year, 2006).
Brandon attended Stanford University on a Navy ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation in 1993, he was commissioned into the U.S. Navy and made multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf. He attended the University of Colorado School of Law and graduated in 2001. Brandon is currently of counsel at the Longmont law firm of Grant, Grant & Goiran LLP.
Brandon lives in Longmont with his wife, Jessicca, and two kids, Dylan (8) and Madison (5).
Latest News:
Legislature pushes for satellite U.S. patent office
President Shaffer and Minority Leader Cadman introduce bipartisan resolution to bring patent office to Colorado
President Shaffer Honors America’s Military at the Capitol Today
Senate President Brandon Shaffer offers statement in honor of Martin Luther King Day
Senate Majority introduces first bills of the “Colorado Works" jobs package today
Senate President Brandon Shaffer offers opening day remarks, pledges to continue focus on strengthening Colorado’s economy
Senators help families prepare for the holidays
Statement from Senate President Brandon Shaffer on December Revenue Projections
'Partnership ahead of partisanship'
Dems’ first bill targets economy
