This forum features all candidates for Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board in the Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 28, 205 by the LWVPPR Youth Council and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.

View video of the forum: https://youtube.com/live/gQhf6MOFpbE

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

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This forum features candidates for mayor, city council and school board, plus pro and con discussion of ballot issues in the Manitou Springs Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 20, 205 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at the Cliff House.

Forum sponsors include Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Bulletin, the Cliff House, the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and Studio 809 Podcasts.

1:50 School board candidates

5:49 School bond referendum

20:05 Natalie Johnson, mayoral candidate

23:18 Ward 2 City Council candidates

30:15 Ward 3 City Council candidates

50:10 Ballot measure 2A

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

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Learn what measures are on the November, 2025 ballot and get pro and con views. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.

The forum took place October 18, 2025 at Brookdale Skyline.

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate and issues forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

We may also listen to the forum on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/live/9HEkdH9qWnw?si=zusQBsGwmfJTocd7

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Get acquainted with candidates running to represent School District 12 on their school board. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region in collaboration with the students of the Cheyenne Mountain High School U.S. Government and Politics Class. The forum took place October 15, 2025 at Cheyenne Mountain High School.

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You may view a video recording of the forum at: https://www.youtube.com/live/r4sqo35Dvd4

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com/

Don’t miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from Vickie Tonkins, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy -https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information - http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar - https://www.lwvppr.org/

Candidate Page - https://www.vickietonkins.com/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from Lauren Nelson, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.

Links:

Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy -https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

Non-partisan candidate information - http://vote411.org/

Candidate Forum Calendar - https://www.lwvppr.org/

Candidate Page - https://www.electlaurennelson.com/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Ranked Choice Voting, how it's done, the benefits and how we can make this happen, in this Community Conversation hosted by NAACP Colorado Springs and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. It was recorded in front of a live audience at Stompin’ Grounds on September 20, 2025. At the mic: NAACP’s Angela Stevens and RCV4CO’s Linda Templin.

Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=301&club_id=750758 

NAACP - Colorado Springs Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings 

 RCV4CO: https://rcvforcolorado.org/

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from candidates running to represent District 6 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. It was held on March 18, 2025 at the CSPD Stetson Hills Subdivision Community Room. All Colorado Springs City Council District 6 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and Citizens Project moderated.

 Candidates Present:

• Dr. Parth Melpakam
• Roland Rainey, Jr.
• Aaron Schick

Host: Shelly Roehrs for LWVPPR

Moderator: Chris Davis for Citizens Project

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. For more information, visit https://lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Sponsors for the forum:

• Citizens Project - https://citizensproject.org/
• Studio 809 Podcasts – https://studio809podcasts.com

You can view video of this forum at https://www.youtube.com/live/7UxZYiiOMeE?feature=shared

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region – https://lwvppr.org

Voter Information - https://www.vote411.org/

City of Colorado Springs election information - https://coloradosprings.gov/election

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from candidates running to represent District 5 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and NAACP-Colorado Springs. It was held on March 13, 2025 at Temple Beit Torah. All Colorado Springs City Council District 5 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and NAACP-Colorado Springs moderated.

 Candidates Present:

• Christopher Burns
• Nancy Henjum
• Cass Melin
• Jim Miller

Host: Tammy Harold for LWVPPR

Moderator: Angela Stevens, President, NAACP-Colorado Springs

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. For more information, visit https://lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Sponsors for the forum:

• NAACP-Colorado Springs – https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/
• Studio 809 Podcasts – https://studio809podcasts.com

You can view video of this forum at https://www.youtube.com/live/__-o2GlLr1c?si=lteEoe5yXd0L3TeQ

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region – https://lwvppr.org

Voter Information - https://www.vote411.org/

City of Colorado Springs election information - https://coloradosprings.gov/election

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service moderated.

Candidates:

• Dave Donelson
• Lee Lehmkuhl

Host: Tammy Harold for LWVPPR

Moderators:

Dr. Regina Winters, Associate Dean, UCCS College of Public Service

Diana Starkus, student, UCCS College of Public Service

Emily Champion, student, UCCS College of Public Service

The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. For more information, visit https://lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Sponsors for the forum:

• UCCS – College of Public Service - https://cps.uccs.edu/
• Studio 809 Podcasts – https://studio809podcasts.com

You can view video of this forum at https://www.youtube.com/live/v-OKDid2vTw?feature=shared

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region – https://lwvppr.org

Voter Information - https://www.vote411.org/

City of Colorado Springs election information - https://coloradosprings.gov/election

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.