Bennet For America

Michael is running for president to build opportunity for every American and restore integrity to our government. Michael has more experience winning tough races than anyone else running for president. He won elections in 2010 and 2016 — both difficult cycles for Democrats — in a state that is a third Republican, a third Independent, and a third Democratic. In 2010, he prevailed in a general election that saw Democrats lose races up and down the ballot as the Tea Party wave swept America. During that race, Michael said he would be willing to lose his seat over voting for the Affordable Care Act; rather than shy away from the issue, he held town halls in Colorado’s most conservative counties defending his progressive position. In 2016, Michael won in areas of Colorado that Trump won, including Pueblo County, which he carried by nearly 10 percentage points. He won reelection with more votes than anyone in Colorado history. In interviews about the future of the Democratic Party following the 2016 election, President Barack Obama twice singled out Michael as someone to watch. Michael has been a pragmatic leader, fighting to overcome the dysfunction in Washington. As a member of the bipartisan Gang of Eight, he helped craft comprehensive immigration reform that overwhelmingly passed the Senate. He worked to dramatically reform No Child Left Behind, fast track the FDA approval process for breakthrough medical treatments, conserve iconic public lands, promote clean energy, and crack down on the illicit prescription of opioids. He also was central in crafting and passing the bipartisan Farm Bills in 2014 and 2018, which have provided much-needed stability for America’s farmers and ranchers. Michael is a member of the Senate Committees on Intelligence; Finance; and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. He lives in Denver with his wife Susan Daggett, a natural resources attorney, and their three daughters: Caroline, Halina, and Anne.