Michael Bennet

Democrat. Harris won Colorado in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.

Age on Election Day 2028: 63; Born November 28, 1964.
Lean: D+6; Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
In the Senate since: 2009; Took office January 21, 2009.
Approval: 51%; 35% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.

The 2028 race

Cash on hand: $192,712

Cash: Federal Election Commission, October quarterly report. Reporting period ended September 30, 2026.

2028 plansLost the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary for Colorado governor to Attorney General Phil Weiser (AP call; Bennet conceded) and remains in the Senate. The Colorado Sun, June 30, 2026.

The filibuster

Ending the legislative filibuster: Supports
A talking filibuster: Supports

The senator’s own public position, from a recorded vote or a dated statement.

In the Senate

Committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Finance · Rules and Administration · Intelligence

General-election outcomes

2022 vote share: 55.88%
Victory margin: +14.62 pts

Last elected in 2022; no 2024 election for this officeholder.

Statewide. Valid votes; margin over the runner-up. Runner-up: O’Dea, Joe. Returns · Method. Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Scorecards, out of 100

Heritage Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 6
Club for Growth (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 8
Turning Point Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 13
GOP Platform (2025) (opens in a new tab): 9
Progressive average: 90.3 (LCV 91, Progressive Punch 90, Stop Corruption Now 90)

Endorsements

2028 race so far

None on record: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Justice Democrats, Working Families Party, Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, Democratic Socialists of America.

2022 race

Endorsed: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

None on record: Justice Democrats, Working Families Party, Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, Democratic Socialists of America.