Michael Bennet Enters 2026 Colorado Governor Race

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has announced his candidacy for the Colorado governor's race in 2026, aiming to succeed term-limited Governor Jared Polis. Bennet, who has served in the Senate since 2009, believes he can better address state challenges such as housing and healthcare from the governor's office rather than Washington. His main Democratic challenger is State Attorney General Phil Weiser, who has already raised significant campaign funds. Bennet's entry into the race has sparked a political reshuffle, as he is expected to resign from the Senate if he wins, allowing Gov. Polis to appoint his temporary replacement. Bennet is positioning himself as a candidate focused on local solutions to national issues, amidst a backdrop of ongoing political challenges posed by the Trump administration.