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Michael Bennet presidential campaign staff, 2020
Date: November 3, 2020 |
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Last updated October 2, 2019.
This page contains a select list of Michael Bennet's national campaign staff and primary state directors. Staff are presented alongside their positions in the campaign, their most recent positions prior to the campaign, and their Twitter handles.
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Campaign staff in context
Campaign staff plays an important role in the presidential primaries. The makeup of a candidate's staff can signal the strength of their support from influential party activists and whether they are aligning with a particular faction or group within the party. Eric Appleman of Democracy in Action describes candidates' efforts to hire staffers as a "race for talent, both nationally and in key early states." He adds, "The goal is to assemble a team of top talent that can work together effectively to mobilize resources, boost the candidate and his or her message, and ultimately secure the party's nomination."[1]
Presidential candidates will typically have a national staff, which is overseen by a campaign manager and assisted by political consultants, senior advisors, professional polling firms, and key stakeholders such as interest group leaders and major financial supporters. They also build organizations in individual states that are overseen by state directors and staffed by party activists and political professionals well-versed in the particular politics of the area. Candidates often appoint elected officials and other important figures in their party's coalition as chairs of their national campaign and state-level campaigns.[1]
Bennet campaign overview
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) declared his candidacy for president on May 2, 2019. He suspended his presidential campaign on February 11, 2020.[2]
He campaigned on expanding economic opportunity and promoting integrity in government.[3] Bennet said he would support an opt-in government-run health insurance system, tax cuts for families with children, and increased spending on education.[4]
Bennet previously served as the superintendent of Denver Public Schools from 2005 to 2009.
National staff
The table below shows a sampling of the candidate's 2020 national campaign staff members, including the campaign manager and some senior advisors, political directors, communication directors, and field directors. It also includes each staff member's position in the campaign, previous work experience, and Twitter handle, where available.[5] For a larger list of national campaign staff, visit Democracy in Action.
| Michael Bennet presidential campaign national staff, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | Position | Prior experience | Twitter handle |
| Daniel Barash | Senior advisor | Regional political director for expansion districts at the DCCC | @dzbarash |
| Craig Hughes | Senior advisor | Partner, Hilltop Public Solutions | @CraigHughesinCO |
| Jessica Boad | National finance director | Western regional candidate fundraising director, DCCC | N/A |
| Jill Straus | Senior advisor for finance | Founder at Straus/Baker | N/A |
| Tracy Sturman | Senior advisor for finance | Consultant at Golden State Strategies | N/A |
| Shannon Beckham | Communications advisor | Communications advisor, office of Sen. Michael Bennet | @ShannonMBeckham |
State staff
The table below shows the candidate's 2020 early primary state directors and state communications directors. It also includes each staff member's position in the campaign, previous work experience, and Twitter handle, where available.[5] For a larger list of state campaign staff, visit Democracy in Action.
| Michael Bennet's presidential campaign state staff, 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | State | Position | Prior experience | Twitter handle |
| Brian Peters | Iowa | State director | Campaign manager, Liz Watson for U.S. House, 2018 | @0Brianspeters |
| Zach Marcus | New Hampshire | State director | State and local coordinator, End Citizens United | N/A |
| Avery Martin | South Carolina | State director | Program manager, Laurens County Department of Social Services office | @averystenard |
| Gene Benavides | Nevada | State director | Principal, Blue Rock Strategies | @genebenavides |
Bennet in the news
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This section featured five news stories about Bennet and his presidential campaign. For a complete timeline of Bennet's campaign activity, click here.
- February 11, 2020: Bennet ended his presidential campaign. He said, “I love our country. I love the idea of democracy. And I want to pass it on to the next generation. I feel nothing but joy tonight as we conclude this campaign and this chapter. Tonight wasn’t our night. But New Hampshire, you may see me once again.”
- February 11, 2020: Bennet campaigned across New Hampshire and held his election night watch party in Concord. “It’s very important, very important to do well in New Hampshire. It’s vital for me,” Bennet said.
- February 10, 2020: Bennet held town halls in New London and Manchester, New Hampshire.
- February 6, 2020: Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) endorsed Bennet, giving Bennet his first congressional endorsement.
- February 3, 2020: Bennet held his 47th town hall in New Hampshire, where he discussed prescription drug prices and other policy issues.
See also
- Presidential election key staffers, 2020
- Presidential candidates, 2020
- Democratic presidential nomination, 2020
- Republican presidential nomination, 2020
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Democracy in Action, "Building Campaign Organizations (2019)," accessed May 10, 2019
- ↑ NPR, "Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet Ends 2020 Democratic Presidential Campaign," Febraury 11, 2020
- ↑ Politico, "Michael Bennet dives into crowded Democratic presidential primary," May 2, 2019
- ↑ Youtube, "7,591 Words," May 2, 2019
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Democracy in Action, "Organization," accessed November 4, 2019
