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[Previously aired: Monday, July 21 at 8:00pm]
This debate features all four candidates: Wil Armstrong, Mike Coffman, Ted Harvey and Steve Ward. The debate will be hosted by Aaron Harber and will feature Jim Benemann and Berny Morson as panelists.
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[Previously aired: Monday, July 28 at 8:00pm]
This debate features all three candidates: Joan Fitz-Gerald, Jared Polis and Will Shafroth. The debate will be hosted by Aaron Harber and will feature Molly Hughes and Todd Hartman as panelists.
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[Previously aird: Friday, August 8 at 8:00pm]
Hosted by Aaron Harber, this special offers analysis of the primary ballot by news anchor Karen Leigh of CBS4; Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News reporter; Jon Caldara, president of Independence Institute; Eric Sondermann, founder and chair of SE2, a Denver-based public policy consulting firm; and Penfield Tate III, an attorney and former elected official.
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[Previously aired: Friday, August 15 at 8:00pm]
This debate features Republican Bob Schaffer, Democrat Mark Udall, Green Party candidate Bob Kinsey and American Constitutional candidate Doug Dayhorse Campbell. The debate will be hosted by Jim Benemann and will feature Aaron Harber and Lynn Bartels as panelists.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 8 at 8:00pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 46: Anti-affirmative Action. The issue is debated by proponent Jessica Corry of the Colorado Civil Rights Iniative, and opponent Jessie Ulibarri of the Colorado Progressive Coalition. The debate is hosted by KBDI's Eric Sonderman. Panelists Terry Jessup from CBS News4 and Kevin Flynn from the Rocky Mountain News ask questions.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 8 at 8:30pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment Amendment 48: The Definition of Personhood. The issue will is debated by opponent Fofi Mendez of Protect Families Protect Choice and proponent Kristi Burton.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 15 at 8:00pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 58: The Severance Tax Initiative. This amendment would raise the oil and gas severance tax paid by oil companies, using the revenue primarily to fund college sponsorships, wildlife habit, renewable energy and other projects. The issue is debated by proponent House Majority Leader State Representative Alice Madden and opponent Mike Beatty, who served as chief of staff for Gov. Roy Romer. KBDI’s Eric Sondermann hosts and Rocky Mountain News reporter Gargi Chakrabarty asks questions.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 15 at 8:30pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 52: The Severance Tax & Transportation Initiative. This amendment would create the Colorado Transportation Trust Fund, to be funded oil and gas severance taxes, and would use that money for upgrades on the I-70 corridor. State Representative Cory Gardner of Yuma, debates in favor of the amendment. Colorado State Senator Gail Schwartz argues against. KBDI’s Eric Sondermann hosts and Rocky Mountain News reporter Gargi Chakrabarty asks questions.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 22 at 8:00pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 47: The "Right to Work" proposal. This ammendment would bar unions from collecting mandatory dues in collective bargaining workplaces. Host Eric Sondermann and the Colorado Decides panel – including Joanne Kelley from the Rocky Mountain News and Raj Chohan from CBS 4 – discuss the proposal with Kelley Harp from A Better Colorado. Harp debates an "empty chair," as Jess Knox, executive director for Protect Colorado's Future, chose not to particapate when KBDI refused to lump three amendments – 47, 49 & 54 – into one half-hour debate.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 22 at 8:30pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 49: Limitation on Public Payroll Deductions. Host Eric Sondermann and the Colorado Decides panel – including Kevin Flynn from the Rocky Mountain News and Raj Chohan from CBS 4 – discuss the proposal with proponent Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute. Caldara debates an "empty chair," as Jess Knox, executive director for Protect Colorado's Future, chose not to particapate when KBDI refused to lump three amendments – 47, 49 & 54 – into one half-hour debate.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 29 at 8:00pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 59: The Colorado SAFE Education Fund proposal. The issue is debated by proponent Andrew Romanoff, Colorado Speaker of the House, and opponent Penn Pfiffner, Senior Fellow at the Independence Institute. KBDI's Eric Sondermann hosts and Rocky Mountain News reporter Berny Morson asks questions.
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[Previously aired: Monday, Sept 29 at 8:30pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 50: The New Gaming Rules proposal. The issue will be debated by proponent Katy Atkinson and opponent Scott Yates. KBDI?s Eric Sondermann hosts. Panelists from the Rocky Mountain News and/or CBS News4 to be announced.
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[Previously aired: Monday, October 6 at 8:00pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 46: Anti-affirmative Action. The issue is debated by proponent Jessica Corry of the Colorado Civil Rights Iniative, and opponent Jessie Ulibarri of the Colorado Progressive Coalition. The debate is hosted by KBDI's Eric Sonderman. Panelists Terry Jessup from CBS News4 and Kevin Flynn from the Rocky Mountain News ask questions.
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[Previously aired: Monday, October 6 at 8:30pm]
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment Amendment 48: The Definition of Personhood. The issue will is debated by opponent Fofi Mendez of Protect Families Protect Choice and proponent Kristi Burton.
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[Previously aired: Monday, October 13 at 8:00pm]
The 6th Congressional District debate will include candidates Mike Coffman (R) and Hank Eng (D). The debate will be hosted by CBS4 News anchor Jim Benemann and panelists will include KBDI's Eric Sondermann and Rocky Mountain News reporter Berny Morson.
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[Previously aired: Monday, October 13 at 8:30pm]
The 2nd District debate will include Democrat Jared Polis, Republican Scott Starin, Unity Party of America candidate Bill Hammons and Joe Calhoun of the Green Party. The debate will be hosted by CBS4 News anchor Karen Leigh and panelists will include KBDI's Eric Sondermann and Rocky Mountain News reporter Berny Morson.
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[Previously aired: Monday, October 20 at 8:00pm]
This special episode of COLORADO DECIDES presents an in-depth interview with Democratic Candidate Betsy Markey. CBS4 News anchor Karen Leigh hosts and KBDI panelist Eric Sondermann asks questions.
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Monday, October 20 at 8:30pm
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 58: The Severance Tax Initiative. This amendment would raise the oil and gas severance tax paid by oil companies, using the revenue primarily to fund college sponsorships, wildlife habit, renewable energy and other projects. The issue is debated by proponent House Majority Leader State Representative Alice Madden and opponent Mike Beatty, who served as chief of staff for Gov. Roy Romer. KBDI’s Eric Sondermann hosts and Rocky Mountain News reporter Gargi Chakrabarty asks questions.
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Monday, October 27 at 8:00pm
This debate features the candidates for Congressional District 7: Democrat Ed Perlmutter and Republican John Lerew. CBS News4's Jim Benemann hosts, while KBDI's Eric Sondermann and Rocky Mountain News reporter April Washington ask questions.
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Monday, October 27 at 8:30pm
This ballot issue debate examines Amendment 59: The Colorado SAFE Education Fund proposal. The issue is debated by proponent Andrew Romanoff, Colorado Speaker of the House, and opponent Penn Pfiffner, Senior Fellow at the Independence Institute. KBDI's Eric Sondermann hosts and Rocky Mountain News reporter Berny Morson asks questions.
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Final U.S. Senate Debate
Thursday, October 30 at 9:00pm on Channel 12 & 12.1
COLORADO DECIDES presents the final televised debate in the U.S. Senate race. Candidates Bob Schaffer (R) and Mark Udall (D) will debate one another while answering questions posed by host Jim Benemann of CBS News4 and panelists Terry Jessup of CBS News4, Eric Sondermann of KBDI, and Lynn Bartels of the Rocky Mountain News.
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Ballot Issue Debate Marathon
Sunday, November 2 from 7:00pm to 3:00am on Channel 12 & 12.1
Are you ready to vote? KBDI presents a special marathon of this season's ballot issue debates. Beginning at 7pm, the marathon will include two airing of each debate. Additionally, you can watch all the election programming online on our Video on Demand page.
- Amendment 46: 7:00pm and 11:00pm
- Amendment 47: 7:30pm and 11:30pm
- Amendment 48: 8:00pm and 12 midnight
- Amendment 49: 8:30pm and 12:30am
- Amendment 50: 9:00pm and 1:00am
- Amendment 52: 9:30pm and 1:30am
- Amendment 58: 10:00pm and 2am
- Amendment 59: 10:30pm and 2:30am
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Live Election Results
Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00pm on Channel 12 & 12.1
On election night, KBDI will offer three hours of live election coverage. CBS4 News' Jim Benemann and Karen Leigh will host the non-stop coverage, which will include insightful analysis from Eric Sondermann, Penfield Tate III and Jon Caldara, plus live reports from campaign headquarters.
