Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) held a town hall in Denver this week that drew a standing-room-only crowd and some pointed exchanges with constituents.

Topics ranged from healthcare costs to housing affordability, with several attendees pressing the congresswoman on specific policy positions. The exchanges at times grew heated, reflecting the intensity of public sentiment on several issues.

DeGette, who has represented Colorado's 1st Congressional District since 1997, addressed each question directly, though not all attendees left satisfied with her answers.

The town hall format remains one of the most direct ways for Denver residents to engage with their elected officials. DeGette's office said additional town halls are planned for the spring.