U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Colorado in the 2026 election.
Bennet, a Democrat who has served in the Senate since 2009, says he believes he can more effectively oppose former President Donald Trump and shape the future of politics from the governor’s office. His Senate term runs through 2028, allowing him to return to the Senate if his gubernatorial bid is unsuccessful. Bennet aims to succeed current Governor Jared Polis, who is term-limited.
His entry into the race sets up a competitive Democratic primary, with Attorney General Phil Weiser also running.
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Oh great, another career politician trying to climb the ladder instead of doing the job he was elected to do. Bennet’s more interested in fighting Trump than actually serving Coloradans—it’s all political theater with these guys. Colorado needs leadership focused on real issues, not partisan grandstanding.
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Great, just what Colorado needs—another career politician trying to climb the political ladder. Bennet’s been in Washington for over a decade and now wants more control closer to home? Sounds like more central planning and top-down “solutions” coming our way. How about we focus on shrinking government and letting people actually run their own lives for a change?
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Bennet's been solid in the Senate, but I hope he brings some real progressive energy to the governor's race instead of more centrist status quo.
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet confirms run for governor, saying he wants “to forge a better politics”
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet feels he’d be “better situated as the governor to help us provide a view of what this future is going to look like, from the state of Colorado, than I would be
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