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Denver7 wants to hear your questions for the Democratic candidates vying to be Colorado's next governor

Denver7 · · 213 words · By Colette Bordelon
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What to know about Denver7 wants to hear your questions for the Democratic candidates vying to be Colorado's next governor

DENVER — The results are in, and the Democratic contenders for Colorado's next governor have been selected.

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What happened

DENVER — The results are in, and the Democratic contenders for Colorado's next governor have been selected.

Why it matters

Now, it's time to determine the differences between the two candidates as voters prepare to participate in the primary election on June 30.

Common ground

Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will face off during a live debate airing on Denver7 at 6 p.m.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Democratic contenders for Colorado's next governor have been selected.”
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The claim is supported by one web search result mentioning 'Democratic contenders for Colorado's next governor have been selected,' but conflicting evidence from Ballotpedia indicates the primary is in June 2026, suggesting selection occurs during the primary, not prior.
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web search NEUTRAL — Belowisa list ofColoradoelections covered by Ballotpedia in 2026. Click the links to learn more about each typeThe following table displays a list ofcandidatesinColorado. The list does not include pre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Their names will go before the voters at the September primary election. In the contest for United States Senator Judge Tully Scott of Teller County and Colonel William C. Danks of Arapahoe Countywere…
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Farrand Bennetisan American attorney, politician, and diplomat serving as the senior United States senator fromColorado, a seat hehasheld since 2009. A member of theDemocraticParty, hewasappoi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bennet
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Claim 2: “The debate will be moderated by journalists from The Denver Post, Colorado Public Radio, and Denver7.”
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A single web search result mentions Denver7, The Denver Post, and Colorado Public Radio as moderators, but other sources for this claim are unrelated to the debate.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West divis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Denver Summit FC is an American professional soccer team based in the Denver metropolitan area that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). It was accepted as an expansion team by the L…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Denver Post is a daily newspaper and website published in the Denver metropolitan area. In 2016, its website received roughly six million monthly unique visitors generating more than 13 million pa…
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Claim 3: “The deadline to submit questions for the debate is April 10.”
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No relevant evidence was found across web search, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the April 10 deadline.
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Claim 4: “U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will face off during a live debate on May 7.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm the May 7 debate between Bennet and Weiser, with one source explicitly stating the date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Colorado gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Colorado. The primary elections will take place on June 30, 2026. Incumbent Democratic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Farrand Bennet (born November 28, 1964) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat serving as the senior United States senator from Colorado, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philip Jacob Weiser (born May 10, 1968) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 39th Attorney General of Colorado since 2019. He is the Hatfield Professor of Law and Telecommunicati…
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Claim 5: “The primary election for Colorado's governor is scheduled for June 30.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial primary is scheduled for June 30, 2026, confirming the date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Colorado gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Colorado. The primary elections will take place on June 30, 2026. Incumbent Democratic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Colorado, one from each of the state's…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The June 2025 No Kings protests, also known internationally as the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests, were a series of political demonstrations, largely in the United States, against what the organ…
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Claim 6: “A debate between Republican candidates for governor will occur after their primary selection.”
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No evidence was found across web search, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the Republican debate timing.
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