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100

Colorado has strong growth, but wages have not kept up with costs in many areas. How would you close that gap?

Colorado has strong growth, but wages have not kept up with costs in many areas. How would you close that gap?

100

Young adults (19 to 29) in Colorado are the least insured age group. In debates leading up to the Affordable Care Act, this nickname was used for young, healthy adults seen as unlikely to buy health insurance, despite being crucial to balancing risk pools.

What is Young Invincibles?

What specific steps would you take to make healthcare affordable for young residents?

100

According to the Colorado Education Association, Colorado ranks ___ nationally in how well it pays its teachers.

What is 26th?

How will you help increase teacher pay?

100

Many young people work full-time and still can’t live independently. What would you do for people earning too much for aid but too little to get ahead?

Many young people work full-time and still can’t live independently. What would you do for people earning too much for aid but too little to get ahead?

100

In public policy discussions, this phenomenon describes when a small increase in a low-income household's earnings triggers a sudden, disproportionate loss of public assistance.

What is What is the “benefits cliff”?

Many young people work full-time and still can’t live independently. What would you do for people earning too much for aid but too little to get ahead?

200

Black women are ______ times more likely than White women to report unfair treatment in healthcare settings.

What is 7?

Many patients feel there is little accountability from unfair treatment leading to serious medical errors. What would you do to improve accountability in Colorado healthcare?

200

In election analysis, this metric examines a candidate’s previous voting record or decisions to predict future behavior, often becoming a focal point in debates about trust and accountability.

What is “track record”?

Why should voters choose you despite your past votes or decisions in your previous role?

300

Many Coloradans worry that healthcare systems prioritize profits over patients. As governor, what actions would you take to ensure patient care comes before corporate interests?

Many Coloradans worry that healthcare systems prioritize profits over patients. As governor, what actions would you take to ensure patient care comes before corporate interests?

300

In presidential election years, approximately 1 in 2 young voters turn out, compared with approximately 1 in _______ in midterm years.

What is 4?

Why should first-time voters choose you, especially high school students voting for the first time?

400

How do you plan to engage undecided voters and individuals who don’t typically participate in elections to earn their support?

How do you plan to engage undecided voters and individuals who don’t typically participate in elections to earn their support?

500

If you are not selected as your party’s nominee for governor, how will you work to unify the party and support the nominee’s campaign

If you are not selected as your party’s nominee for governor, how will you work to unify the party and support the nominee’s campaign