Candidates sit on stage during a Denver mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Chris Hansen warms up his voice and message before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Hansen stepped into the gymnasium by himself to practice as he recalled doing as a high school debate team member. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)- Candidates from left to right Trinidad Rodriguez, Andy Rougeot, Terrance Roberts, Kelly Blough, Leslie Herod and Al Gardner before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School in Denver on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Leslie Herod speaks with eighth graders Chloe Vause, Lily Lopez, Jack Lohmeyer, Gavin Ostermick before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Lisa Calderón looks at her phone in the greenroom before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Leslie Herod texts on her phone before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The violet nail polish on Herod’s fingers were created specifically for her campaign and is called, ‘Leslie.’ (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Debbie Ortega laughs as she walks towards the stage during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Mike Johnston, center, speaks during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Debbie Ortega speaks to the crew before a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Chris Hansen answers a question during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Al Gardner speaks as Mike Johnston and Kelly Blough listen during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Andy Rougeot refutes a statement regarding the loss of dignity while experiencing homelessness by Al Gardner as Kelly Blough and Leslie Herod listen during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Terrance Roberts asks one of many questions directed at Mike Johnston by fellow candidates during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kelly Brough listens during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Lisa Calderón listens during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Thomas Wolf listens to Debbie Ortega speak during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Former state Sen. Mike Johnston answers one of many questions directed at him by fellow candidates during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Lisa Calderón and Trinidad Rodriguez exchange during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - MARCH 14: Lisa Calderón laughs as Trinidad Rodriguez attempts to clarify his stance on homelessness that other candidates had compared to internment camp style solutions during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Leslie Herod listens during a Denver city mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School in Denver on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
1 of 20
Candidates sit on stage during a Denver mayoral debate at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Expand
By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED: | UPDATED:
Getting your player ready...
Denver mayoral candidates squared off in their second of three debates in front of a capacity crowd at McAuliffe International School on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Read more: Denver Mayoral Candidates Clash
