2022 United States Senate election in Colorado

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.

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[]

Emily Sirota, state representative^[3]

Declined[]

Joe Salazar, former state representative and candidate for Colorado Attorney General in 2018^[4]^[5] (running for state senate)^[6]

Endorsements[]

Michael Bennet

Executive Branch Officials

Ken Salazar, United States Ambassador to Mexico (2021��present), 50th United States Secretary of the Interior (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Colorado (2005–2009)^[7]
Federico Peña, 12th United States Secretary of Transportation (1993–1997) and 8th United States Secretary of Energy (1997–1998)^[7]

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)^[7]
Mark Udall, U.S. Senator from Colorado (2009–2015), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (1999–2009)^[7]
Tim Wirth, U.S. Senator from Colorado (1987–1993), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (1975–1987)^[7]

U.S. Governors

Jared Polis, 43rd Governor of Colorado (2019–present), U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (2009–2019)^[7]
Bill Ritter, 41st Governor of Colorado (2007–2011)^[7]
Roy Romer, 39th Governor of Colorado (1987–1999)^[7]

U.S. Representatives

Joe Neguse, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 2nd congressional district (2019–present)^[7]
Ed Perlmutter, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 7th congressional district (2007–present)^[7]
Betsy Markey, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 4th congressional district (2009–2011)^[7]
John Salazar, U.S. Representative from Colorado's 3rd congressional district (2005–2011)^[7]

Organizations

Jewish Dems^[8]
League of Conservation Voters^[9]
Let America Vote^[10]
End Citizens United^[10]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Eli Bremer, Olympic athlete, U.S. Air Force major, and former chair of the El Paso Republican Party^[11]^[12]
Gino Campana, Former Fort Collins, Colorado Council member, city developer^[13]
Deborah Flora, former radio host^[14]
Ron Hanks, member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 60th district^[15]^[16]
Juli Henry, nonprofit founder^[14]
Joe O'Dea, business owner^[16]
Peter Yu, nominee for Colorado's 2nd congressional district in 2018^[17]

Potential[]

Dan Caplis, attorney and radio host^[18]
John Cooke, state senator^[19]
Cory Gardner, former U.S. Senator^[20]
Clarice Navarro, former state representative^[18]
Patrick Neville, former Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives^[19]

Withdrawn[]

Erik Aadland, army veteran^[21]^[22] (Running in Colorado's 7th congressional district)

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^[23]
Heidi Ganahl, University Regent (running for Governor)^[24]
Darryl Glenn, former Colorado Springs city councilman (2005–2011), former El Paso County commissioner (2011–2019), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016^[25] (running for Mayor of Colorado Springs)
Bill Owens, former Governor of Colorado (1999–2007)^[26]
Steven Reams, Weld County sheriff (running for re-election)^[27]

Endorsements[]

Eli Bremer

Executive branch officials

Robert C. O'Brien, Former National Security Advisor (2019–2021)^[28]

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)^[29]

U.S. Representatives

Mike Garcia, U.S. Representative from California's 25th congressional district (2020–present)^[30]

Gino Campana

Executive branch officials

David Bernhardt, former United States Secretary of the Interior (2019–2021)^[14]

Deborah Flora

State officials

Jane E. Norton, former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (2003-2007)^[31]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[32]	Solid D	July 16, 2021
Inside Elections^[33]	Solid D	October 8, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[34]	Likely D	November 3, 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
Global Strategy Group (D)^[A]	October 19–24, 2021	400 (RV)	± 4.9%	48%	35%	17%
co/efficient (R)^[B]	September 9–12, 2021	742 (LV)	± 3.6%	40%	32%	22%

Michael Bennet vs. Ron Hanks

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[a]	Margin of error	Michael Bennet (D)	Ron Hanks (R)	Undecided
Global Strategy Group (D)^[A]	October 19–24, 2021	400 (RV)	± 4.9%	52%	34%	13%

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)^[A]	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)^[A]	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)^[B]	September 9–12, 2021	742 (LV)	± 3.6%	44%	42%	–

Notes[]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

Partisan clients

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d This poll was sponsored by ProgressNow Colorado
^ ^a ^b This poll was sponsored by Bremer's campaign

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.
^ "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".
^ "Democrat Joe Salazar files to run for state Senate in open Adams County 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.
^ "Jewish Dems Start 2022 Election Cycle With First Slate of Endorsements". www.jewishdems.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
^ "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.
^ 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.
^ ^a ^b ^c Luning, Ernest (November 19, 2021). "Former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt endorses Gino Campana in Colorado Senate race". Coloradopolitics.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 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.
^ 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 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.
^ Luning, Ernest (December 27, 2021). "Republican Erik Aadland jumps from US Senate race to take on Perlmutter in CD 7". www.coloradopolitics.com. The Colorado Statesman. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
^ "Recently minted Republican challenges Michael Bennet for Colorado Senate seat". Colorado Politics.
^ 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.
^ "Republican Heidi Ganahl formally announces bid in 2022 Colorado governor's race". KMGH. September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
^ https://www.darrylglenn4colorado.com/
^ 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.
^ Ernest Luning (November 10, 2021). "Trump national security advisor headlining virtual fundraiser for Bennet challenger Eli Bremer". Colorado Politics.
^ 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.
^ Ernest Luning (November 5, 2021). "California GOP Rep. Mike Garcia endorses Eli Bremer in Colorado Senate race". Colorado Politics.
^ Luning, Ernest. "Jane Norton endorses Deborah Flora in Colorado's Republican US Senate primary". www.coloradopolitics.com. Retrieved December 1, 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

[Key-35] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[PNCO-36] This poll was sponsored by ProgressNow Colorado

[Bremer-37] This poll was sponsored by Bremer's campaign

[1] Wingerter, Justin (November 3, 2020). "Michael Bennet says he won't be Joe Biden's education secretary". The Denver Post.

[2] 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.

[''The_Big_Line''-3] "The Big Line: 2022". ColoradoPols.com. Retrieved January 25, 2020.

[4] Luning, Ernest (January 23, 2021). "'This is a Bernie state': Joe Salazar considering run against Bennet in 2022 Democratic primary". The Colorado Springs Gazette.

[5] "Democrat Joe Salazar says he won't run in Colorado's new congressional district".

[6] "Democrat Joe Salazar files to run for state Senate in open Adams County district".

[BennetEndorsements1-7] ^ ^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.

[8] "Jewish Dems Start 2022 Election Cycle With First Slate of Endorsements". www.jewishdems.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.

[9] "LCV Action Fund and Conservation Colorado Endorse Senator Michael Bennet for Re-Election". June 10, 2021.

[rollcall-10] 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.

[11] Justin Wingeter (August 10, 2021). "Former Olympian Eli Bremer will challenge U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in 2022". Denver Post.

[12] Ernest Luning (August 10, 2021). "Republican Eli Bremer launches bid for U.S. Senate seat held by Michael Bennet". Colorado Politics.

[13] Bunch, Joey (October 4, 2021). "Campana officially launches senate campaign with video release". Colorado Politics. Retrieved October 4, 2021.

[Bernhardt-14] Luning, Ernest (November 19, 2021). "Former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt endorses Gino Campana in Colorado Senate race". Coloradopolitics.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.

[15] Fish, Sandra; Paul, Jesse (October 2021). "Ron Hanks files to run for U.S. Senate in Colorado". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[construction-16] 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.

[17] 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.

[''Colorado_Politics_2''-18] Luning, Ernest (June 11, 2021). "TRAIL MIX: Next year's top-ticket GOP challengers remain a mystery". coloradopolitics.com.

[''Colorado_Politics''-19] Luning, Ernest (December 18, 2020). "TRAIL MIX | Let the 2022 race — and the scramble to take on Bennet — begin". coloradopolitics.com.

[20] Frank, John (March 5, 2021). "Michael Bennet on prospect of Gardner challenge". Axios.

[21] Luning, Ernest (December 27, 2021). "Republican Erik Aadland jumps from US Senate race to take on Perlmutter in CD 7". www.coloradopolitics.com. The Colorado Statesman. Retrieved December 27, 2021.

[22] "Recently minted Republican challenges Michael Bennet for Colorado Senate seat". Colorado Politics.

[23] 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.

[24] "Republican Heidi Ganahl formally announces bid in 2022 Colorado governor's race". KMGH. September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

[25] ttps://www.darrylglenn4colorado.com/

[26] Zellinger, Marshall (November 23, 2020). "Colorado's only Republican governor elected within last 50 years says presidential race is over". KUSA.

[27] 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.

[28] Ernest Luning (November 10, 2021). "Trump national security advisor headlining virtual fundraiser for Bennet challenger Eli Bremer". Colorado Politics.

[Nighthorse-29] 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.

[30] Ernest Luning (November 5, 2021). "California GOP Rep. Mike Garcia endorses Eli Bremer in Colorado Senate race". Colorado Politics.

[31] Luning, Ernest. "Jane Norton endorses Deborah Flora in Colorado's Republican US Senate primary". www.coloradopolitics.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.

[Cook_PR-32] "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.

[Inside_Elections-33] "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-34] "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.

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2022 United States Senate election in Colorado

Contents

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Potential[]

Declined[]

Endorsements[]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Potential[]

Withdrawn[]

Declined[]

Endorsements[]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Polling[]

See also[]

Notes[]

References[]

External links[]