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Michael F. Bennet
Senator · CO · Senior Senator
DemocratRanking Member, Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and BiotechnologyRanking Member, Taxation and IRS Oversight
Raised $213,775 · 469K followers (office + personal) · missed 29.1% of votes
Top contributing industries: Agriculture ($10,000), not mapped ($10,000), Accountants ($5,000), Securities & Investment ($5,000)
Michael F. Bennet is a Democratic U.S. Senator for Colorado. He has served 17.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2028. He raised $213,775 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 469K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 82 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.68 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $10,956,060 to $47,447,999.
Background and career
Michael Farrand Bennet (born November 28, 1964) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Colorado, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed to the seat when Senator Ken Salazar became Secretary of the Interior. He previously worked as a managing director for the Anschutz Investment Company, chief of staff to Denver mayor (and his future Senate colleague) John Hickenlooper, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | BA | source | |
| Yale University | JD | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| managing director | Anschutz Investment Company | source | |
| law clerk for the 4th Circuit Court | Appeals | source | |
| law clerk | 4th Circuit Court of Appeals | source | |
| State Department official | Wesleyan University | source | |
| president | Wesleyan University | source | |
| Not listed | Ohio governor Richard Celeste | source |
Memberships and affiliations
- Beta Theta Pi (fraternity) source
Citizenship
citizen from birth abroad. source
Name history and family
Children: 3 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- Chief of Staff (2003–2005)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $1,181,528 in the 2024 cycle and $213,775 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES, TATIANA B | FREELANCE | WRITER | SANTA MONICA, CA | $6,600 |
| COHEN, STEVEN A | THE ANSCHUTZ CORPORATION | EVP | DENVER, CO | $6,600 |
| FISHER, JOHN J. | PISCES, INC. | PRESIDENT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $6,600 |
| GRANIERI, ROBERT | JANE STREET | MANAGER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| FISHER, ROBERT J. | PISCES, INC. | MANAGING DIRECTOR | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $6,600 |
| PLEPLER, RICHARD | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| HEGYI, ALBERT | 1ST FINANCIAL | BANKER | SOUTHPORT, CT | $6,600 |
| PRICE, H CHARLES | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | TELLURIDE, CO | $6,600 |
| ARNOLD, JOHN D | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| LUTZ, CHRISTOPHER | SELF EMPLOYED | HISTORIAN | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $5,800 |
| THEOBALD, KEN | UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | PROFESSOR | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $5,800 |
| BARRON, THOMAS A | SELF EMPLOYED | AUTHOR | BOULDER, CO | $5,000 |
| KAHL, JEFFREY | DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL | PEDIATRIC DENTIST | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $5,000 |
| WALLINGER, DANIELLE | STUDIO D DESIGN | CEO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $5,000 |
| WALLINGER, DIRK | YORK SPACE SYSTEMS | CEO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $5,000 |
| SIE, JOHN J. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $5,000 |
| FLINK, LOUIS | STATE OF COLORADO | DATA ANALYST | FORT COLLINS, CO | $4,125 |
| GERHARDT, ANN | PHYSICIAN | SELF EMPLOYED | SACRAMENTO, CA | $4,025 |
| MERRELL, BARBARA LOUISE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BOULDER, CO | $4,000 |
| JOSSERAND, MICHAEL WAYNE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $3,400 |
| LEMMER, THOMAS | DENTONS US LLP | ATTORNEY | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $3,400 |
| JORDAN, KIMBERLEY B | NEW BELGIUM BREWING COMPANY | CHAIR OF BOARD | OCCIDENTAL, CA | $3,300 |
| KORNACKER, MELODEE S. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | COLUMBUS, OH | $3,300 |
| FATO, LUCIANA | AIG | ATTORNEY | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| BESHAR, PETER J. | DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | ATTORNEY | RYE, NY | $3,300 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF, AMANDA JACOBS | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEW MILFORD, CT | $7,000 |
| WOLF, GARY | ANGELO GORDON | PHYSICIAN | NEW MILFORD, CT | $7,000 |
| DEAN, JEFFREY | GOOGLE INC. | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | PALO ALTO, CA | $3,500 |
| RICCHETTI, KATHLEEN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,500 |
| BOOKHARDT, DAWN P. | BUTLER SNOW LLP | ATTORNEY | DENVER, CO | $2,500 |
| PATRAS, TED | APOLLOMD | PHYSICIAN | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 |
| LUCERO, JOHN RICHARD | IMPAX REAL ESTATE GROUP | REAL ESTATE BROKER | THORNTON, CO | $1,000 |
| SCHUMACHER, WILLIAM | SCP HEALTH | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | LAFAYETTE, LA | $1,000 |
| DUNN, GREGORY | SELF EMPLOYED | ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTANT | ODESSA, FL | $1,000 |
| BROWN, JAY ROBERT JR. | UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | PROFESSOR | DENVER, CO | $1,000 |
| HOPFENBECK, RUTH A. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | $1,000 |
| BEHNER, JOHN KEITH | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000 |
| ROSS, MOLLY O | DELTEX ROYALTY COMPANY | OWNER | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $1,000 |
| BERNHARDT, ANTHONY F. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | BERKELEY, CA | $1,000 |
| HARRIS, WILLIAM H. SR | MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL | PHYSICIAN | LEXINGTON, MA | $1,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES CO-OP/PAC | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES CO-OP/PAC | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| BACPAC | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ICI PAC) | PAC | Securities & Investment | $5,000 |
| EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION PAC (EDPMA-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION PAC (EDPMA-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | $105 | $0 | $105 | No | FEC |
2026 (partial)
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$10,956,060 to $47,447,999 . Earliest on record (2013): $4,373,031 to $19,195,999. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAERX - Eaton Vance Stock A | mutual fund | $5M-$25M | Self |
| SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF | mutual fund | $1M-$5M | Self |
| Canyon Balanced Fund LP | hedge fund | $1M-$5M | Self |
| Oakcliff Capital Partners, LP | hedge fund | $1M-$5M | Self |
| SNAXX - Schwab Prime Advantage Money Fund - Ultra Shares | mutual fund | $500K-$1M | Self |
| MDY - State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | mutual fund | $500K-$1M | Self |
| VTHRX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Inv | mutual fund | $500K-$1M | Spouse |
| More | Other | $250K-$500K | Self |
| VTHRX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | mutual fund | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| Income Portfolio | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
Disclosed real estate
| Location | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Marianna, AR | farm/ranch | $15K-$50K |
| Marianna, AR | farm/ranch | $15K-$50K |
| Lakewood, CO | commercial | $15K-$50K |
| Denver, CO | commercial | $50K-$100K |
| Denver, CO | commercial | $50K-$100K |
| Los Angeles, CA | commercial | $50K-$100K |
| Denver, CO | commercial | $50K-$100K |
| Denver, CO | commercial | $100K-$250K |
Primary residences are generally exempt from congressional financial disclosure and do not appear here.
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $548,994,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The project will support the development of Durango’s historic power plant as a science museum, community venue, and education center. Elements include a licensed childcare center, repairs to the historic building, a new entryway to support museum operations, and age-appropriate outdoor play spaces. | The Powerhouse | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $900,000 | No |
| This project expands the county morgue/coroner space. This project provides a much needed increase in capacity and a family waiting area to provide respectful community service. | Park County Government | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,200,000 | No |
| This project supports a new shared facility serving all Lake County fire and emergency training needs year-round. The space will support critical workforce development, fire truck storage and staging when needed to protect Colorado mountain communities facing more frequent and destructive wildfires. | Colorado Mountain College (CMC) | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,280,000 | No |
| This project supports critical renovations to a historic opera house to include bathrooms, fire detection and suppression, HVAC, and accessibility. This project will ensure the building's long-term functionality and safety. | Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $300,000 | No |
| This project supports electricity infrastructure for a center that provides outdoor gear and educational programs for the community. | Eagle Valley Land Trust | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $260,000 | No |
| This project supports rehabilitation of the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center, a cultural touchstone and community gathering space in San Luis. The Heritage Center contains a museum, theater, and commercial kitchen, and opening this building will work to revitalize the community's economy and growth. | Town of San Luis | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $720,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of a fire training tower that will provide fire, ambulance, and law enforcement training opportunities to a 5-county area. This project will provide training to hundreds of first responders. | NE Teller County Fire Protection District | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $529,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of a new county community center to provide recreational activities, childcare, senior programs, and office space. This project will enhance infrastructure, expand services, and be a hub of educational and economic growth for the community. | Community Economic Development of Sedgwick County Director | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,152,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of a new main station for the Prowers County Rural Fire Department. This project will provide the facility needed to train and house firefighters while also housing the Office of Emergency Management and County Emergency Operations Center. | Prowers County Rural Fire Department | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $495,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of a new police department facility in Estes Park. This facility will improve public safety, emergency response, and community engagement. | Town of Estes Park | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $4,350,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of a permanent modular childcare facility to address the critical shortage of early learning opportunities in the community. This project will provide more children with access to high-quality early education. | Morning Star Child Care DBA: Bright Start Early Learning | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,985,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of an early childcare center in Parachute, Colorado. This project will provide the community with much needed childcare options. | Garfield County School District 16 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,500,000 | No |
| This project supports the construction of water, sewer, and storm drainage control for the proposed Multi Use Events Center at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. | Moffat County | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,420,000 | No |
| This project supports the creation of a multi-use community facility. This building will house a food store, commercial kitchen, and library. | Huerfano Community Corporation | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $590,000 | No |
| This project supports the creation of the Pine Cove Ranger Station at Dillon Reservoir. The station will help rangers with water rescues, boater violations, and community support. It will also have a space for recreators to learn water rules, borrow safety equipment, and get visitor guides. | Summit County Sheriff's Office | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,130,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.68 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: 0.25, ranked #32 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.246 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #40 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | Not available | 2026 |
| LCV | 94 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 12 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 3 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+6. Last election margin: 14.62 points (2022). Cook PVI
2026 election
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas J. Bennet | father | Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs | |
| James Bennet | brother | journalist |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 29.1% · party unity 98.3
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Not Voting |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Not Voting |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 82 bills and cosponsored 391 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S.Res. 278 | A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 396 | A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 503 | A resolution recognizing the third commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 585 | A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 680 | A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
Latest statements
- ICYMI: Bennet Calls for New Federal Agency to Prevent Catastrophic AI Risk
- Bennet, Young Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
- Bennet, Murray, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Trade War with Canada & Lower Costs
- Bennet, Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
- Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @SenatorBennet (276K) | @MichaelBennet (47K) |
| @senatorbennet (count n/a) | not found | |
| @senbennetco (139K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @SenatorBennet (8K) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 422K · Personal total: 47K · Combined: 469K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Amy M Friedman · (202) 224-5852
Communications director
Amber L Miller · (202) 224-5852
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
261 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5852
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204 | 303-455-7600 |
| Colorado Springs | 409 North Tejon Street, Suite 107, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | 719-328-1100 |
| Grand Junction | 225 North 5th Street, Suite 511, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | 970-241-6631 |
| Fort Collins | 1200 South College Avenue, Suite 211, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | 970-224-2200 |
| Durango | Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 101, Durango, CO 81301 | 970-259-1710 |
| Pueblo | 129 West B Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 | 719-542-7550 |
| Alamosa | 609 Main Street, Suite 206, Alamosa, CO 81101 | 719-587-0096 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Gillen | Staff connection | Eric Jones V. (comms_director to Laura Gillen) previously Deputy Communications Director for Michael F. Bennet, October 1, 2025-January 9, 2026 |
| Roger Marshall | Same fraternity/sorority | Beta Theta Pi |
| Cory A. Booker | Same school | Yale University |
| Tom Cole | Same school | Yale University |
| Christopher A. Coons | Same school | Yale University |
| Daniel S. Goldman | Same school | Yale University |
| Maggie Goodlander | Same school | Yale University |
| Brett Guthrie | Same school | Yale University |
| Josh Hawley | Same school | Yale University |
| John W. Hickenlooper | Same school | Wesleyan University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.