Will Shafroth Politician

Will Shafroth was a candidate in the Democratic primary to replace Mark Udall in Colorado's 2nd congressional district in 2008. Will is a fourth-generation Coloradan and the great-grandson of one of Colorado Governor John Shafroth, a man, ironically, known for being a foe of conservation and forest reserves. Born in Arapahoe County in 1957, Will has devoted his adult life to public service and improving the quality of life throughout Colorado. Because Democrats usually win in the Colorado's liberal 2nd district Colorado's 2nd congressional district, the Democratic primary is especially important because the winner will often go on to Congress. He was defeated in August 2008 by Jared Polis, who was eventually elected as the Member of Congress from the 2nd congressional district.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 03, 1957
Nationality	United States
Residence	Boulder Colorado
Education	University of California Santa Barbara John F. Kennedy School of Government