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Michael Scanlon

  • Colorado
  • U.S. Senate
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  • Biography

Michael Scanlon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Colorado. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 30, 2026.

  • Campaign Priorities
  • icon Aggressive Climate Policy
  • icon Tech & Innovation in Government
  • icon Green Jobs & Economic Transition
  • icon Healthcare & Pandemic Preparedness
  • icon Political Reform
    • Experience
    Michael is best known as the founder of “Climate Con,” an annual climate action conference.
    Served as an organizer for Citizens’ Climate Lobby and as a spokesperson for youth climate strikes in Colorado.
    Scanlon has a background in tech – he worked in software development and used that expertise to launch a climate data initiative.
    Prior to the Senate race, Michael briefly filed to run for a seat in the Colorado State House (HD-32), focusing on climate and tech issues.
    • Education
    Professional Certificate in Renewable Energy Management
    Colorado State University Extension
    B.A. in Environmental Policy
    University of Colorado Denver

    Key Issues

    ClimateGreen JobsHealthcarePolitical ReformTech Innovation
    • Endorsements
    • icon No major endorsements were obtained by Michael Scanlon’s campaign.

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