In Colorado's 6th Congressional District, A Tough Race Is Brewing

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Published August 2, 2016 at 1:52 PM EDT

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As the general election campaign kicks off, Here & Now is looking at a series of local House and Senate races around the country.

First up is the race in Colorado’s sixth congressional district between incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Coffman and challenger Morgan Carroll, a Democrat.

Voters in the district are concerned about a number of issues in this election, from immigration to refugees to gun rights. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Colorado Public Radio’s Megan Verlee about what’s at stake.

Guest

Megan Verlee, reporter for Colorado Public Radio. She tweets @CPRverlee.

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo, talks to witnesses during a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee field hearing on VA hospitals and prescription drugs for veterans Friday, May 20, 2016, in the State Capitol in Denver. The House subcommittee heard from three Colorado-based VA officials during the field hearing. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)