Great Colorado Democratic Debate
May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm MDT
📣Great Colorado Democratic Debate (Sponsored by the Colorado Stonewall Democrats)
📅 Saturday, May 23rd
⏰ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs 80920
Be part of the conversation that shapes Colorado’s future.
Join us for The Great Colorado Democratic Debate on May 23 at Library 21c in Colorado Springs—an opportunity to meet the Democratic candidates who are vying to earn your vote in the June Primary election. From Governor to U.S. Senate to Congressional District 5, this is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, side by side, in a structured and engaging forum.
Start the afternoon by meeting the candidates, then hear from our moderator as we kick off a full lineup of debates covering the most important races on the ballot. Stay through the end for another opportunity to connect, ask questions, and be part of a community committed to civic engagement.
Whether you’re still deciding your vote or already engaged, this event is about your voice, your vote, and our shared future.
Schedule Highlights:1:00–1:20 PM: Meet the Candidates
1:20–1:30 PM: Welcome & Moderator Introduction
1:30–4:30 PM: Debate Series (CD5, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, Governor)
4:30–5:00 PM: Meet the Candidates
1:20–1:30 PM: Welcome & Moderator Introduction
1:30–4:30 PM: Debate Series (CD5, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, Governor)
4:30–5:00 PM: Meet the Candidates
Sponsored by the Colorado Stonewall Democrats
Come informed. Leave inspired. Be part of what’s next.
Can’t attend? The Primary Election is on June 30, 2026, and ballots will begin being mailed on June 8—make sure your voice is heard.
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES:
– Michael Dougherty – Candidate for Attorney General
– Amanda Gonzalez – Candidate for Secretary of State
– Michael Dougherty – Candidate for Attorney General
– Amanda Gonzalez – Candidate for Secretary of State
DECLINED CANDIDATES:
No candidates have declined the invite at this time.
No candidates have declined the invite at this time.
INVITED CANDIDATES:
– Jessica Killin – Candidate for U.S. House Congressional District 5
– Joe Reagan – Candidate for U.S. House Congressional District 5
– Julie Gonzalez – Candidate for U.S. Senate
– John Hickenlooper – Candidate for U.S. Senate
– Jessie Danielson – Candidate for Secretary of State
– Jeff Bridges – Candidate for State Treasurer
– Jena Griswold – Candidate for Attorney General
– David Selgiman – Candidate for Attorney General
– Hetal Doshi – Candidate for Attorney General
– Phil Weiser – Candidate for Governor
– Michael Bennet – Candidate for Governor
– Jessica Killin – Candidate for U.S. House Congressional District 5
– Joe Reagan – Candidate for U.S. House Congressional District 5
– Julie Gonzalez – Candidate for U.S. Senate
– John Hickenlooper – Candidate for U.S. Senate
– Jessie Danielson – Candidate for Secretary of State
– Jeff Bridges – Candidate for State Treasurer
– Jena Griswold – Candidate for Attorney General
– David Selgiman – Candidate for Attorney General
– Hetal Doshi – Candidate for Attorney General
– Phil Weiser – Candidate for Governor
– Michael Bennet – Candidate for Governor
