Get to know the eight candidates who want to be Colorado's next governor. Before you vote in the historic open primaries, find out what they think are the biggest issues facing the state.
In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether or not he’s the candidate would do for Colorado what President Donald Trump is doing for the country.
In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth, transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle. Hear from candidates vying to represent Denver, Colorado Springs and Aurora or Colorado’s 1st, 5th and 6th Congressional Districts. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Episode 1: Democrat Mike Johnston served in the Colorado Senate from 2009-2017, where public education was a big part of his focus. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.