2022 Colorado Senate Voters Guide

Michael Bennet (D) vs Joe O’Dea (R)

US Senate | Election | Nov 8, 2022

The Candidates

Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet

Democrat

Incumbent
Joe O'Dea

Joe O’Dea

Republican

The Issues

Marijuana

Ban or legal?

Michael Bennet (D)

Legal. Cosponsored the Marijuana Justice Act, which would make marijuana legal at the federal level and expunge federal convictions for marijuana use and possession.Legal. Cosponsored the Marijuana Justice Act, which would make marijuana legal at the federal level and expunge federal convictions for marijuana use and possession.

Minimum Wage

Keep or raise federal minimum from $7.25 per hour? If raise, how much?

Student Financial Aid

Support lowering interest on student loans or forgiving them?

Taxes

Should corporations and wealthier individuals pay more or less taxes?

Voting Rules

Support tightened restrictions on such voting rules as absentee and early voting, and voter ID?

We have space to include only candidates polling 15% or more, but check out others including Brian Peotter (L).

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