The Denver Post is hosting debates in three of the biggest political races in Colorado this year: for Colorado governor, the 6th Congressional District and U.S. Senate.
Republican Mike Coffman and Democrat Andrew Romanoff. (The Denver Post)
Congressman Cory Gardner and U.S. Sen. Mark Udall. (The Denver Post)
Republican Bob Beauprez and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. (The Denver Post)
These are big races. and the Senate seat are two the most-watched in the country; the race between Democratic Sen. Mark Udall and Republican Congressman Cory Gardner could .
Tickets are . Note that we are asking participants to avoid overt campaigning inside the debate hall and during the debates themselves.
Most of the candidates are in the fight of their political lives. All of the races are huge-money affairs. Against that backdrop, The Postap hour-long debates intend to offer voters a much-needed opportunity to see the contestants answer tough questions by professional journalists in an unscripted setting.
The debates will be viewable either live and in person or via The Postap online offerings. And for those who want to circle back and watch later, our online editions will offer that option as well.
Here’s the line-up:
First up, CD6: Congressman Mike Coffman and former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff begin the series Sept. 23.
Next, the gubernatorial race: Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Congressman Bob Beauprez debate Sept. 30.
Finally, the race for the Senate: Udall and Gardner take the stage Oct. 7.
Should any third-party candidates achieve a 10 percent or greater draw in credible polling, we will also invite them to participate.
We’re hosting the series in The Postap auditorium at 101. W. Colfax Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and debates start at 6 p.m.
Debates are easily among the most important activities candidates engage in during the long slog. I’m thrilled to give a sincere shout-out to those who have agreed to join ours.
If you want to submit a question before the debate, please e-mail Lynn Bartels at lbartels@DenverPost.com
