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.

Michael Bennet
United States Senator from Colorado
Incumbent
Assumed office January 21, 2009 Serving with John Hickenlooper
Preceded by	Ken Salazar
Superintendent of Denver Public Schools
In office July 1, 2005 – January 21, 2009
Preceded by	Jerome Wartgow
Succeeded by	Tom Boasberg
Personal details
Born	Michael Farrand Bennet (1964-11-28) November 28, 1964 (age 60) New Delhi, India
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Susan Daggett (1997–present)
Children	3
Education	Wesleyan University (BA) Yale University (JD)
Website	Senate website

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.^[1] He had surgery and was later announced cancer-free.^[2]

2020 presidential campaign

Main article: Michael Bennet 2020 presidential campaign

In May 2019, Bennet launched his 2020 campaign for President of the United States.^[3] He announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for president during an interview on CBS This Morning.^[4] He ended his campaign on February 11, 2020 after a poor performance in the New Hampshire primaries.^[5]

2026 gubernatorial election

On April 11, 2025, Bennet announced his candidacy for governor of Colorado in the 2026 election.^[6]