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Michael Bennet Launches Campaign for Colorado Governor in 2026

The U.S. senator emphasizes state leadership to counter federal challenges and address local issues, setting off a contest for his Senate seat.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., at the Capitol on April 8, 2025.
In this October 2022 photo, Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to a crowd of supporters in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., questions U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Overview

  • Sen. Michael Bennet officially announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid, positioning himself as the leading Democratic contender in Colorado.
  • Bennet plans to remain in the Senate while campaigning and intends to personally select his replacement if elected governor.
  • His campaign focuses on rejecting 'broken' Washington politics, addressing Colorado's housing and healthcare challenges, and opposing President Trump's policies.
  • Attorney General Phil Weiser, another prominent Democrat in the race, has criticized Bennet for leaving his Senate role during a politically volatile time.
  • Bennet's candidacy has sparked a power struggle within Colorado's Democratic Party over his Senate seat, with notable endorsements bolstering his campaign.