Metropolitan State University of Denver and 9NEWS will host a U.S. Senate debate between U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and state Sen. Mark Baisley on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the King Center on the Auraria Campus. Tickets are no longer available to watch in-person, but see details below for an on-campus watch party and other ways to stream or watch the debate moderated by 9NEWS journalists Kyle Clark and Marshall Zelinger. 
 

Candidates  

• U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2021 and previously served Colorado governor and mayor of Denver. 

• State Sen. Mark Baisley (R) has represented Colorado Senate District 4 since 2023 and previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives. 

Attend In Person  

Due to limited seating, a limited number of tickets were distributed to MSU Denver students, faculty and staff. Tickets are no longer available. For those who registered: 

• You will be asked to provide your MSU Denver affiliation and MSU Denver email address when you register.
• Registered guests will a confirmation email, including parking, check-in and other information before the debate.
• A valid ID and confirmation email are required for admission.
• No backpacks or large bags allowed. 
• No banners or signage permitted. 

9News US Senate Debate Watch Party 
MSU Denver Jordan Student Success Building - 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
CAVEA Theatre (Room 420) 
No RSVP needed 

Additional Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 

• Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.  (debate begins at 6:30 p.m.)

• Moderators: 9NEWS journalists Kyle Clark and Marshall Zelinger 

How stream or watch the broadcast: 

• Watch live on KTVD-TV or stream the debate on 9NEWS.com beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

• 9NEWS’ “Next with Kyle Clark” will also broadcast live from the King Center from 6-6:30 p.m., immediately preceding the debate. 

More Information

Please submit inquiries regarding the debate.