Former New York mayor’s support of Michael Bennet’s bid to become Colorado’s next governor reaches $2.5M

Coloradosun · May 05, 2026 · 721 words · By Jesse Paul

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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s support for U.S.

Why it matters

Michael Bennet’s gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million last month, which is more than any Republican has raised in the race.

Common ground

Bloomberg gave $1.25 million to Rocky Mountain Way, the state-level super PAC supporting the Democrat, between Jan.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 26 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The next campaign finance reporting period ends May 13. Campaigns and committees must file their reports by May 18.”

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Claim 2: “In 2024, he gave $750,000 to the committee supporting a ballot measure enshrining abortion access in the state constitution.”

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Claim 3: “The nonprofit [Brighter Future for Colorado]... has given the PAC just short of $1 million total.”

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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the total amount donated by Brighter Future for Colorado.

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Claim 4: “That’s in addition to the $1.25 million the billionaire gave to the group last year.”

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While the current donation is corroborated, the specific detail about an additional $1.25 million given 'last year' is only present in the specific reporting articles and not independently verified by a second distinct organization.

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web search NEUTRAL — Bloomberg Philanthropies is a philanthropic organization that encompasses all of the charitable giving of founder Michael R. Bloomberg. [1] Headquartered in New York City, Bloomberg Philanthropies foc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomberg_Philanthropies

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web search NEUTRAL — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's support for U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet's gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million last month, which is more than any Republican has raised in the race. Bloom…
https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/05/michael-bennet-super-pac-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's support for U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet's gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million last month, which is more than any Republican has raised in the race. Bloom…
https://rockymountainvoice.com/2026/05/06/former-nyc-mayor-b…

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Claim 5: “The primary will be held June 30, with ballots starting to be mailed out June 8.”

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Claim 6: “Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s support for U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million last month”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Michael Bloomberg's support for Michael Bennet's gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — In November 2019, four months before Super Tuesday, Bloomberg officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States in the 2020 election. He ended his campa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg

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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Bennet’s gubernatorial campaign reached $2.5 million last month, which is more than any Republican has raised in the race. Bloomberg gave $1.25 million to Rocky Mountain Way, the state-level s…
https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/06/michael-bennet-governor-fundr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Bloomberg has contributed $2.5 million to a super PAC supporting Michael Bennet’s run for Colorado governor.
https://thenerdstash.com/colorado-slams-gov-candidate-michae…

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Claim 7: “Bloomberg also spent about $5 million supporting a ballot measure maintaining Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco products in 2025, which set a city record.”

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Claim 8: “his support of Rocky Mountain Way marks his biggest cash infusion into a state campaign since the 2022 election cycle, when he gave $3 million to two different state political action committees.”

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Claim 9: “Bennet’s campaign raised just shy of $1 million during the reporting period, while spending $1.4 million, including about $300,000 on signature gathering to make the ballot.”

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Claim 10: “The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, which gave $75,000”

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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the donation from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

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Claim 11: “Uber, which gave $25,000”

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Claim 12: “Brighter Future for Colorado, which gave $500,000.”

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The donation from Brighter Future for Colorado is mentioned in the reporting articles, but no independent second source confirms this specific transaction.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park of the United States located approximately 55 mi northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The park …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Mountain_National_Park

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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
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web search NEUTRAL — A sign at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park warns visitors that reservations are required. The timed entry system, now permanent, was implemented in response to a surge in visitor numbers i…
https://www.ksjd.org/2024-09-12/timed-entry-reservations-are…

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Claim 13: “State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer of Brighton had $92,000 in the bank at the end of the reporting period after raising $127,000 and spending about $317,000.”

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Claim 14: “State Rep. Scott Bottoms of Colorado Springs had $8,100 in campaign cash after raising and spending about $70,000 each during the reporting period.”

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Claim 15: “State-level super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from coordinating with candidates or their campaigns.”

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The provided web search results for Colorado are general descriptions of the state and tourism; they do not contain information regarding the legal regulations of state-level super PACs.

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado

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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 18, 2026 · Renew your driver license and ID card online using a credit card. File new claims and manage existing claims for state unemployment benefits. Apply for or manage your medical, food, cas…
https://www.colorado.gov/

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Claim 16: “which is more than any Republican has raised in the race”

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The claim that this amount is more than any Republican has raised is mentioned in the source reporting on the donation, but the other corroborating source for the donation amount does not mention the Republican comparison.

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web search NEUTRAL — Michael is a 2026 American musical biographical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. It follows the early life of American singer Michael Jackson, covering the period from h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(2026_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 · Michael chronicles the meteoric rise and complicated personal life of Michael Jackson, tracing his journey from a child star in the Jackson 5 to the undisputed King of Pop.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11378946/

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web search NEUTRAL — Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for MICHAEL on the official site. In theaters April 24 2026 brought to you by Lionsgate US. Directed by: Antoine Fuqua. Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia …
https://tickets.michael.movie/

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Claim 17: “Bennet’s campaign ended the month with $1.16 million in cash on hand.”

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Claim 18: “Bloomberg gave $1.25 million to Rocky Mountain Way, the state-level super PAC supporting the Democrat, between Jan. 1 and April 29”

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Multiple sources confirm that Bloomberg gave $1.25 million to the Rocky Mountain Way super PAC between Jan 1 and April 29.

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Claim 19: “Weiser made the ballot through the caucus and assembly process instead.”

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Claim 20: “The attorney general raised $1.35 million during the reporting period, spent $2.1 million — most of it on ads — and had $2.7 million in campaign cash at the end of the stretch.”

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Claim 21: “Norm Brownstein, who gave $15,000”

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Claim 22: “The group spent nearly $1.2 million during the stretch, most of it on ads, and had $4.6 million in the bank at the end of the reporting period.”

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The financial details regarding the $1.2 million spend and $4.6 million cash on hand are only reported in the specific news articles; search results for 'Rocky' returned movies and parks instead of PAC data.

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web search NEUTRAL — Taking advantage of his overconfidence, Rocky knocks him down in the first round—the first time that Creed has ever been knocked down. Humbled and worried, Creed takes Rocky more seriously for the res…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 3, 1976 · Rocky: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers. A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heav…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148

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web search NEUTRAL — Find out how and where to watch "Rocky" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rocky

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Claim 23: “Victor Marx, who raised $1.66 million during the reporting period, spent about $1.5 million and $531,000 in campaign cash at the end of the stretch.”

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Claim 24: “Fighting For Colorado’s major donors during the reporting period included investor Jim Kelley, attorney Martha Samuelson and venture capitalist Jason Mendelson.”

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Claim 25: “The state-level super PAC supporting Bennet’s Democratic primary opponent, Attorney General Phil Weiser... took in $477,000 during the reporting period, spent $43,000 and had about $960,000 in the bank at the end of the stretch.”

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Claim 26: “Bloomberg’s $1.25 million donation made up more than half of the $2.5 million Rocky Mountain Way raised during the reporting period.”

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The specific breakdown of the $2.5 million raised by Rocky Mountain Way and Bloomberg's percentage of that total is only mentioned in the reporting articles.

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