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