Sen. Michael Bennet is holding a town hall in Denver this Friday, May 19

It’s not quite as exciting as if Sen. Cory Gardner, his Republican counterpart, were to hold a town hall in the heart of Denver.

Erica Meltzer

May. 17, 2017, 7:58 p.m.

Senator Michael Bennet on Election Night 2016 at the downtown Denver Westin. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite) — Sen. Michael Bennet on Election Night 2016 at the downtown Denver Westin. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite)

It’s not quite as exciting as if Sen. Cory Gardner, his Republican counterpart, were to hold a town hall in the heart of Denver, but here it is: your chance to ask Colorado’s Democratic senator, Michael Bennet, your questions.

Here are the details:

When: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Friday
Where: Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St.

Doors open at 4:45 p.m., and space is limited. People are encouraged to arrive early to get a spot. Questions will be chosen randomly from the audience.

Bennet will also hold town halls in Fort Collins and Boulder earlier in the day. If that’s more convenient for you, here’s what you need to know.

Fort Collins
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Friday. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Where: Colorado State University, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom A, 1101 Center Ave. Mall

Boulder
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Friday. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Where: UCAR Center Green Auditorium, 3080 Center Green Drive

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