Michael Bennet began his career as the superintendent of Denver Public Schools, where he focused on improving educational outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds. Elected to the U.S. Senate from Colorado in 2009, Bennet prioritizes education reform, healthcare accessibility, and bipartisan immigration solutions. He authored the American Family Act to expand the Child Tax Credit and serves on the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees, influencing federal policy on key economic and rural issues. Bennet approaches his role with a pragmatic, results-oriented style, working to address the needs of Colorado families and strengthen opportunities across the state.