Rocky Mountain PBS, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, and Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce to Host Colorado Governor’s Forum

Live Virtual Forum on June 7 Will Bring Together Confirmed Gubernatorial Primary Candidates to Address Issues Critical to Colorado Women 

DENVER, CO — Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS), The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO), and the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) will produce and present Women Decide: The Colorado Governor’s Forum— a live, virtual forum bringing together confirmed primary candidates for Governor of Colorado on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 7 p.m. MT.  

The forum will be free and open to all Coloradans, streaming live on Zoom Webinar and on Rocky Mountain PBS’s YouTube channel. 

Women Decide: The Colorado Governor’s Forum is designed to address the policy priorities that affect women, families, and communities across Colorado. The forum will address the full range of policy questions that shape the lives of Colorado women — from economic opportunity, small business, and workforce to healthcare, housing, education, and caregiving — through a lens that reflects the breadth and diversity of women’s experiences across the state. Equally, the forum is designed for all Colorado voters who care about these issues or want to be better informed on them. 

Colorado’s 2026 primary election day is June 30, and general election day is Nov. 3.

Confirmed Candidates

In alignment with the structure of a nonpartisan candidate forum, viable candidates eligible for the primary ballot from the major parties were invited. The following candidates for Governor of Colorado have confirmed their participation: Michael Bennet, Scott Bottoms, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Phil Weiser. Victor Marx was invited and declined to participate. 

Candidates will be asked identical questions by Gabriela Resto-Montero, journalism director of Rocky Mountain PBS, and given equal time to respond. Audience questions may be submitted ahead of the forum via registration. The forum is nonpartisan and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or political party by any partner organization.

Forum questions will be informed by original statewide polling commissioned by The Women’s Foundation of Colorado to identify the issues of greatest importance to a diverse cross-section of Colorado women. 

The polling findings will be published by Rocky Mountain PBS ahead of the virtual event.

“Colorado’s next governor will inherit an economy where women are not a margin note, they are the engine. This forum is about making sure our candidates understand what it takes to keep that engine running. The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce has spent more than three decades advocating for the women who power this state’s economy, and we’re putting that expectation directly in front of the people who want to lead it.”

— Simone D. Ross, CEO & Executive Director, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Free, Live, and Accessible to All Coloradans

The forum will be presented as a live virtual event, streaming simultaneously on Zoom Webinar and on Rocky Mountain PBS’s YouTube channel. The decision to host the forum in a virtual format reflects a shared commitment among the partner organizations to accessibility and civic inclusion. By removing barriers of geography, transportation, and venue capacity that can limit participation in traditional in-person forums, the virtual format ensures that Coloradans across the state — from Denver to Durango, from the Front Range to rural communities — have an equal opportunity to watch, listen, and engage.

Viewers can register to attend the live Zoom Webinar at https://events.rmpbs.org/event/women-decide-the-colorado-governor’s-forum/e799121  or watch the live stream without registration at https://www.youtube.com/@rockymtnpbs. The full Forum recording will also be made available at https://www.rmpbs.org/ and on our free streaming platform RMPBS+ following the event.

Forum Format & Details

Date	Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time	7 p.m. MT
Format	Live virtual forum — identical questions, equal time for all candidates, pre-recorded audience questions.
How to Watch	Live on Zoom Webinar (register at https://events.rmpbs.org/event/women-decide-the-colorado-governor’s-forum/e799121) and on Rocky Mountain PBS’s YouTube channel
Cost	Free and open to all — no registration required to watch on YouTube
On Demand	Full recording available following the event on RMPBS website, YouTube and RMPBS+

About Rocky Mountain Public Media

Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPM) is Colorado’s largest statewide, member-supported multimedia network, home to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO JAZZ, and THE DROP 104.7. RMPM is a nonprofit committed to enhancing Colorado through meaningful media. It fosters learning, creativity, compassion, and curiosity, making these accessible to all. RMPM aims to initiate conversations, support everyone, honor Colorado’s diverse history, and work with local communities to build a better future.

About Rocky Mountain PBS

Rocky Mountain PBS is committed to inspiring curiosity and promoting lifelong learning through outstanding programming. We focus on breaking stigmas and highlighting diverse cultures by telling genuine stories from communities across Colorado, providing firsthand perspectives from residents. Each month, more than a million Coloradans rely on us for thought-provoking local, national, and international programs, top-tier performances, and engaging events that unite families and neighbors for memorable, enriching experiences. By educating, informing, and connecting, Rocky Mountain PBS continues to serve as a vital resource for discovery, varied viewpoints, and meaningful educational opportunities.

About The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO)

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. WFCO leverages community investments and multiple tools to dismantle systemic barriers, close equity gaps, and build a more just and prosperous state for all women, especially those facing the steepest barriers to opportunity because of their backgrounds and identities. Since its founding in 1987, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado has granted nearly $40 million to nonprofit organizations across the state and helped to pass dozens of policies that advance opportunities for women, such as the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, universal pre-kindergarten, and FAMLI (Colorado family and medical leave insurance).

About the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC)
The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) cultivates an inclusive and empowering business community. With programs designed to support leadership advancement for women, access to resources to grow women-owned businesses, community connections for all and collective advocacy, CWCC is helping create work that works for all. People of all gender identities who are committed to building a more inclusive Colorado economy are welcome to join and encouraged to participate. Learn more at www.cwcc.org.