Michael Bennet

Michael Farrand Bennet (born November 28, 1964) is an American businessman, lawyer, and Democratic politician. He is the senior United States Senator from Colorado. He became a senator when Ken Salazar was appointed Secretary of the Interior.

Early career
Bennet worked as managing director for the Anschutz Investment Company, chief of staff to then-Denver mayor (and former Colorado Governor) John Hickenlooper, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools.

Health
On April 3, 2019, Bennet announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had surgery and was later announced cancer-free.

2020 presidential campaign

In May 2019, Bennet launched his 2020 campaign for President of the United States. He announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for president during an interview on CBS This Morning. He ended his campaign on February 11, 2020 after a poor performance in the New Hampshire primaries.

2026 gubernatorial election
On April 11, 2025, Bennet announced his candidacy for governor of Colorado in the 2026 election.

References

Other websites
 Senator Michael F. Bennet official U.S. Senate site
 Michael Bennet for Senator 



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