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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)…

Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

recent debate, senator said governor is ‘allergic’ to building big statewide coalitions

Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments

Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments

Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money

February 5, 2026

Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum

Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum

Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’

January 12, 2026

Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025

In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

‘We have no choice but to fight back,’ senator says

December 15, 2025

Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’

Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’

Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law

December 8, 2025

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 24, 2025

Gubernatorial campaign hasn’t stopped Sen. Michael Bennet from pursuing federal legislation

Gubernatorial campaign hasn’t stopped Sen. Michael Bennet from pursuing federal legislation

Senator advocating for public lands bills, firefighter pay and benefit increases

September 21, 2025

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

September 12, 2025

Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into role following John Whitney’s retirement

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk

Neither Colorado senator voted for the legislation

Sen. Michael Bennet is frustrated – and not just with Trump

Sen. Michael Bennet is frustrated – and not just with Trump

‘Pointing out the chaos itself is not enough’

Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area

Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area

Legislation aims to preserve ecological conditions while honoring existing water and land rights

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

Gov. Bill Ritter shares details of why he selected a school superintendent for the job

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor

Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet greets supporters as he announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference in…

‘Excuse after excuse’ – Colorado lawmakers blast Signal app chat group

‘Excuse after excuse’ – Colorado lawmakers blast Signal app chat group

far, only Democrats are calling for resignations

How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

Democrats are trying to deploy the same tactics they used to sink previous reelection campaigns

Budget disputes stall passage of Gold King Mine Spill Act

Budget disputes stall passage of Gold King Mine Spill Act

Legislators will continue to pursue financial compensation for affected Coloradans

Senate passes spending bill, averting shutdown

Senate passes spending bill, averting shutdown

Colorado senators resist while other Democrats buckle, reflecting party disunity

Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’