Michael Bennet 2020 presidential campaign facts for kids
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| Campaign | 2020 United States presidential election (Democratic primaries) |
| Candidate | Michael Bennet
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| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Status | Announced: May 2, 2019 Suspended: February 11, 2020 |
The 2020 presidential campaign of Michael Bennet was when Michael Bennet, a U.S. Senator from Colorado, tried to become president. He announced his plan on May 2, 2019. He wanted to win the Democratic primaries to become the main candidate for the Democratic Party.
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What is a Presidential Campaign?
A presidential campaign is when a person tries to get enough votes to become the President of the United States. They travel around the country, give speeches, and share their ideas. They want to convince people to vote for them.
Michael Bennet's Journey to Run for President
Michael Bennet officially announced he was running for president on May 2, 2019. He shared his news during an interview on a TV show called CBS This Morning.
Why Did the Campaign End?
Bennet's campaign ended on February 11, 2020. This happened after he did not get many votes in the New Hampshire primaries. Primaries are early elections where voters choose which candidate they want to represent their party in the main election.
Images for kids
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Bennet during the 111th Congress
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Bennet speaking at the 2019 Iowa Democratic Wing Ding in August 2019
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