Governors Are Blowing Off Senate Runs

Michael Bennet's run for Colorado governor sparks a quieter race, for his Senate seat

Colorado's 2026 election could wind up filling both of the state's U.S. Senate seats, though if that's what happens, the second instance would be the result of a political bank shot.

Governors Are Blowing Off Senate Runs

“Serving as governor used to be a stepping stone to the Senate. These days, not so much,” NOTUS reports. “Governors are refusing to run for open Senate seats — despite heavy lobbying from the national parties — and sitting senators are opting to run for governor rather than for re-election. The Senate’s current slate of governors-turned-senators say there’s a good reason why.” Said Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD): “They see the same thing that we see in…