The 2022 United States Senate election in Colorado will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Colorado.
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Incumbent Michael Bennet was first elected in 2010. In his most recent election in 2016, he was re-elected with 49.97% over Republican Darryl Glenn.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Bennet, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
- Karen Breslin, lawyer and university instructor[2]
Potential
Declined
- Joe Salazar, former state representative and candidate for Colorado Attorney General in 2018[4][5]
Endorsements
Michael Bennet
- Executive Branch Officials
- Ken Salazar, 50th United States Secretary of the Interior (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Colorado (2005–2009)[6]
- Federico Peña, 12th United States Secretary of Transportation (1993–1997) and 8th United States Secretary of Energy (1997–1998)[6]
- U.S. Senators
- John Hickenlooper, U.S Senator from Colorado (2021–present), 42nd Governor of Colorado (2011–2019), and 43rd Mayor of Denver (2003–2011)[6]
- Mark Udall, U.S. Senator from Colorado (2009–2015), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (1999–2009)[6]
- Tim Wirth, U.S. Senator from Colorado (1987–1993), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (1975–1987)[6]
- U.S. Governors
- Jared Polis, 43rd Governor of Colorado (2019–present), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (2009–2019)[6]
- Bill Ritter, 41st Governor of Colorado (2007–2011)[6]
- Roy Romer, 39th Governor of Colorado (1987–1999)[6]
- U.S. Representatives
- Joe Neguse, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (2019–present)[6]
- Ed Perlmutter, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 7th congressional district (2007–present)[6]
- Betsy Markey, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 4th congressional district (2009–2011)[6]
- John Salazar, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 3rd congressional district (2005–2011)[6]
- Organizations
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Erik Aadland, army veteran[9]
- Eli Bremer, Olympic athlete, U.S. Air Force major, and former chair of the El Paso Republican Party[10][11]
- Gino Campana, Former Fort Collins, Colorado Council member, city developer[12]
- Ron Hanks, member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 60th district[13][14]
- Juli Henry[15]
- Joe O'Dea, business owner[14]
- Peter Yu, nominee for Colorado's 2nd congressional district in 2018[16]
Potential
- Dan Caplis, attorney and radio host[17]
- John Cooke, state senator[18]
- Cory Gardner, former U.S. Senator[19]
- Darryl Glenn, former Colorado Springs city councilman (2005–2011), former El Paso County commissioner (2011–2019), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016[3][18]
- Clarice Navarro, former state representative[17]
- Patrick Neville, former Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives[18]
Declined
- Ken Buck, U.S. Representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district, chair of the Colorado Republican Party, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010[20]
- Bill Owens, former Governor of Colorado (1999–2007)[21]
- Steven Reams, Weld County sheriff (running for re-election)[22]
- Heidi Ganahl, University Regent (running for Governor)[23]
Endorsements
Eli Bremer
- U.S. Senators
- Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. Senator from Colorado (1993–2005), former U.S. Representative from Colorado's 3rd congressional district (1987–1993)[15]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[24] | Solid D | July 16, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Solid D | October 8, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe D | March 11, 2021 |
Polling
- Michael Bennet vs. Eli Bremer
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Michael Bennet (D) |
Eli Bremer (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| co/efficient (R)[A] | September 9–12, 2021 | 742 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 40% | 32% | 22% |
Hypothetical polling
- Michael Bennet vs. Lauren Boebert
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Michael Bennet (D) |
Lauren Boebert (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D)[B] | June 17–23, 2021 | 800 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 51% | 38% | 11% |
- Michael Bennet vs. generic Republican
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Michael Bennet (D) |
Generic Republican |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D)[B] | June 17–23, 2021 | 800 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 48% | 40% | 12% |
- Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Generic Democrat |
Generic Republican |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| co/efficient (R)[A] | September 9–12, 2021 | 742 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 44% | 42% | – |
See also
Notes
- Partisan clients
References
- ^ Wingerter, Justin (November 3, 2020). "Michael Bennet says he won't be Joe Biden's education secretary". The Denver Post.
- ^ Burness, Alex; Wingerter, Justin (August 12, 2021). "The Spot: Heidi Ganahl all but says she's running for governor". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Big Line: 2022". ColoradoPols.com. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ^ Luning, Ernest (January 23, 2021). "'This is a Bernie state': Joe Salazar considering run against Bennet in 2022 Democratic primary". The Colorado Springs Gazette.
- ^ "Democrat Joe Salazar says he won't run in Colorado's new congressional district".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Ernest Luning (May 10, 2021). "Michael Bennet unveils long list of current, former officials endorsing his re-election campaign". Colorado Politics.
- ^ "LCV Action Fund and Conservation Colorado Endorse Senator Michael Bennet for Re-Election". June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Bowman, Bridget (May 13, 2021). "Campaign finance-focused PAC makes first 2022 Senate endorsements". Roll Call. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Recently minted Republican challenges Michael Bennet for Colorado Senate seat". Colorado Politics.
- ^ Justin Wingeter (August 10, 2021). "Former Olympian Eli Bremer will challenge U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in 2022". Denver Post.
- ^ Ernest Luning (August 10, 2021). "Republican Eli Bremer launches bid for U.S. Senate seat held by Michael Bennet". Colorado Politics.
- ^ Bunch, Joey (October 4, 2021). "Campana officially launches senate campaign with video release". Colorado Politics. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Fish, Sandra; Paul, Jesse (October 2021). "Ron Hanks files to run for U.S. Senate in Colorado". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Sealover, Ed (October 8, 2021). "Denver construction CEO enters Republican US Senate primary". Denver Business Journal. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ a b Luning, Ernest (October 7, 2021). "Ben Nighthorse Campbell endorses Eli Bremer in GOP Senate primary". Coloradopolitics.com (published September 15, 2021). Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Burness, Alex; Wingerter, Justin (May 6, 2021). "The Spot: Colorado Republican's use of "Buckwheat" moniker during House discussion condemned". The Denver Post. MediaNews Group. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
Peter Yu, [...], is running against U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in 2022.
- ^ a b Luning, Ernest (June 11, 2021). "TRAIL MIX: Next year's top-ticket GOP challengers remain a mystery". coloradopolitics.com.
- ^ a b c Luning, Ernest (December 18, 2020). "TRAIL MIX | Let the 2022 race — and the scramble to take on Bennet — begin". coloradopolitics.com.
- ^ Frank, John (March 5, 2021). "Michael Bennet on prospect of Gardner challenge". Axios.
- ^ Paul, Jesse (January 28, 2021). "Ken Buck says he will not challenge Michael Bennet in 2022 Senate race". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Zellinger, Marshall (November 23, 2020). "Colorado's only Republican governor elected within last 50 years says presidential race is over". KUSA.
- ^ Reid, Trevor (April 1, 2021). "Weld Sheriff Steve Reams announces run for third term". Greeley Tribune. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Heidi Ganahl formally announces bid in 2022 Colorado governor's race". KMGH. September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites