Summary
Current Position: US Senator since 2009
Affiliation: Democrat
Other positions: Chair, Subcommittee Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resource
A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed to the seat when Senator Ken Salazar became Secretary of the Interior. Bennet 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.
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About
Source: Government page
Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the United States Senate since 2009. Recognized as a pragmatic and independent thinker, he is driven by an obligation to create more opportunity for the next generation. Michael has built a reputation of taking on Washington dysfunction and working with Republicans and Democrats to address our nation’s greatest challenges— including education, climate change, immigration, health care, and national security.
Before serving in the Senate, Michael worked to restructure failing businesses and helped create the world’s largest movie theater chain. As superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, he led one of the most extensive reform efforts in the country, resulting in substantial, sustained academic improvement for Denver’s children.
He lives in Denver with his wife and three daughters.
Personal
Full Name: Michael Farrand Bennet
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan; 3 Children: Caroline, Halina, Anne
Birth Date: 11/28/1964
Birth Place: New Delhi, India
Home City: Denver, CO
Religion: Jewish
Source: Vote Smart
Education
JD, Yale Law School, 1993
BA, Wesleyan University, 1987
Political Experience
Senator, United States Senate, 2009-present
Candidate, United States Senate, Colorado, 2022
Candidate, President of the United States, 2020
Professional Experience
Law Clerk, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Superintendent, Denver Public Schools, 2005-2009
Chief of Staff, Mayor, City of Denver, John Hickenlooper, 2003-2005
Managing Director, Anschutz Investment Company, 1997-2003
Special Assistant, United States Attorney, State of Connecticut, 1997
Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General, United States Department of Justice, 1995-1997
Administrative Aide, Ohio Governor Richard Celeste, 1988-1990
Offices
WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
261 Russell Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5852
Fax: 202-228-5097
DENVER METRO OFFICE
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Toll Free: 866-455-9866
Phone: 303-455-7600
Fax: 720-904-7151
PIKES PEAK OFFICE
409 North Tejon Street
Suite 107
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-328-1100
Fax: 719-328-1129
NORTHWEST OFFICE
225 North 5th Street
Suite 511
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-241-6631
NORTHERN COLORADO & EASTERN PLAINS OFFICE
1200 South College Avenue
Suite 211
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970-224-2200
Fax: 970-224-2205
SOUTHWEST OFFICE
Smiley Building
1309 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 101
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-259-1710
Fax: 970-259-9789
SOUTHEAST & ARKANSAS VALLEY OFFICE
129 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: 719-542-7550
SAN LUIS VALLEY OFFICE
609 Main Street
Suite 110
Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: 719-587-0096
Contact
Email: Government
Web Links
Politics
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Election Results
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Finances
Source: Open Secrets
Committees
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Commodities, Markets, Trade and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy
- Committee on Finance
- Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
- Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
- Select Committee on Intelligence
New Legislation
Issues
Source: Government page
