Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet, currently Colorado’s senior U.S. Senator, launched his campaign for governor in the 2026 election on April 11, 2025. Having previously run for president in 2020, Bennet has a long-standing interest in an executive political role. He aims to address critical challenges facing Colorado, including housing, education, healthcare, and mental health, with the goal of making the state a national model. Bennet stated he believes the U.S. Senate is no longer the most effective platform for him to make a difference, citing concerns about its current political dynamics and the state of democracy and the economy. He is running in the Democratic primary for the gubernatorial nomination.