Representative Ken DeGraaf
House District 22 — El Paso County
Contact
Office: 200 E. Colfax, RM 307, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-2927
Email: ken.degraaf.house@coleg.gov
About
I am a 27 year AF veteran of the Active Duty, Guard and Reserve. My wife Kim & I are blessed with three wonderful children and one outstanding son-in-law, and were fortunate to change military postings about 20 times, to include Canada and Germany. I began my AF career at the Air Force Academy where I earned a degree in Aerospace Structures, before earning my Masters of Science in Structural Dynamics on a Guggenheim Fellowship to Columbia University.
During my career, I flew a whole spectrum of aircraft–Attack, Tanker/Transport, Trainer & Remotely Piloted. I was an Environmental Manager for five years as well and formed productive cooperations with state and federal environmental agencies and achieved state recognition for my base, and worked with peace officers from across the state. I concluded my service teaching advanced calculus and powered flight at the USAF Academy. After retirement from the USAF, I returned to commercial aviation.
District
House District 22 — El Paso County
Representative Ken DeGraaf proudly represents Colorado House District 22, covering the Colorado Springs community. Explore the district map below to see the full boundaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Ken DeGraaf First Elected?
Representative Ken DeGraaf was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives on November 8, 2022 to serve House District 22.
What area of Colorado Does Representative Ken DeGraaf represent?
Representative Ken DeGraaf was elected to serve the people of El Paso County in House District 22.
The community included in House District 22 is the city of Colorado Springs
What is Rep. Ken DeGraaf's Background?
Prior to elected politics, Ken DeGraaf served in United States Air Force for 27 years. Ken DeGraaf earned his degree from the Air Force Academy, where he studied aerospace structures. He went on to earn a Masters of Science in structural dynamics on a Guggenheim Fellowship at Columbia University.
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