Denver, CO— With tight races for the governor’s office and congressional seats and fourteen state-wide ballot issues to learn about, voting is going to be a difficult task for Coloradoans this November. 9NEWS is ready to help voters sort out all the details, with five debates and robust coverage on air and online.
Tonight 9NEWS will host the first debate in the series—a discussion on the many state-wide issues Coloradoans will decide on November 7th. During the debate sponsored by the University of Denver, people on both sides of the issues will discuss legalizing possession of marijuana, banning gay marriage, and school funding, among other issues. Press is welcome to attend the debate, which starts at 7 p.m. at DU’s Gates Concert Hall. The program will air on 9NEWS on Saturday September 30th at 6 p.m.
As Colorado’s Election Leader—9NEWS will also host debates for the gubernatorial race. Bob Beauprez and Bill Ritter will meet twice during 9NEWS debates. The first on October 12th will focus on business and economic issues and will be streamed live on 9NEWS.com, starting at 11:30 a.m. The second will be a more general discussion, and will be shown live on 9NEWS on October 31st at 8 p.m.
Finally, 9NEWS will also bring together the candidates of two of the tightest congressional races. Rick O’Donnell and Ed Perlmutter in the 7th Congressional District race will meet on September 28th. Marilyn Musgrave and Angie Paccione who are vying for the 4th Congressional District will debate on October 4th. A schedule of the debates are below. All of them will be streamed on 9NEWS.com.
“With so many issues, many Coloradoans will be voting by absentee ballot. These debates and our in-depth coverage on 9NEWS.com will allow people to quickly learn about the issues while they’re voting—all from the comfort of their homes,” said Patti Dennis, 9NEWS Vice President of News.
9NEWS.com offers voters a complete guide on candidates and issues, including truth tests and unedited statements from the candidates.
9NEWS Election Coverage Schedule (When Events Will Air)
September 28th- 7th Congressional District, Streamed on 9NEWS.com after event
|September 30th- Colorado Ballot Issues, 9NEWS at 6 p.m.
Sponsored by: 9NEWS and University of Denver
October 4th- 4th Congressional District, Streamed on 9NEWS.com after event
October 12th- Gubernatorial Business Debate, Streamed live on 9NEWS.com at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: 9NEWS, Colorado Business Magazine, and Colorado State University.
October 31st- Gubernatorial Debate, 9NEWS and streamed live on 9NEWS.com at 8 p.m.
Sponsored by: 9NEWS, Denver Post and University of Denver
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