Hundreds of national Democratic leaders converged on Denver’s Mission Ballroom for the “What’s Next” conference, a gathering organized by the Majority Democrats super‑PAC. The event featured Colorado figures such as Mayor Mike Johnston, Rep. Joe Neguse and Gov.-elect Phil Weiser, alongside newly elected officials from Texas, Iowa and other states.
Local stakes
Mayor Johnston highlighted the conference as a chance to showcase Denver as a potential host for the 2028 Democratic National Convention, describing the gathering as a “rehearsal dinner for the DNC.” He also emphasized a desire for collaboration across the party’s ideological spectrum.
Progressive activists staged protests near the venue and along I‑70, urging the party to bring new faces into leadership and to reconsider Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s re‑election. Organizer Tiffany Weber said protesters were “watching” the arriving delegates.
State Democratic Party chair Shad Murib warned that internal fighting could weaken the coalition, but defended the debate as preferable to the Republican approach of “just following behind a leader.”
The conference, while not an official DNC event, underscored Denver’s growing political profile following the recent midterm “blue wave.”
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