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Capitol Congress 2026
Weds, Sept 16th 2026
Roundhouse State Capitol Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Questions? Ask Hannah: hflake@eastmountain.org
Schedule:
Judge arrival: 8:15--8:30
Caucusing & Swearing In: 8:30--8:50, House Floor
Morning Session 9:00--11:30 (New Mexico specific legislation)
Afternoon Session 12:30--3:00 (Federal legislation)
Awards 4:00 or ASAP, House Floor
Events:
Senate (Varsity Congressional Debate/open to any student) (entry limit 10 per school)
House (Novice and JV Congressional Debate, open to students in 1st or 2nd year of competition) (entry limit 18 per school)
Capitol Congress will follow NSDA Congressional Debate Rules. The top six students in each chamber will receive awards.
Fees:
$10 per entry
Legislation:
Coaches should submit their students' legislation to Hannah Flake, hflake@eastmountain.org, by Friday Sept 4th at 3:00 PM. Remember to submit both NM specific legislation AND federal. We reserve the right not to include legislation that is poorly written, formatted, or that overlaps with another submission.
Legislation will be sent out to registered team by Monday Sept 7th.
Food:
There will not be a concessions for students. Students may eat in the roundhouse hallways, rotunda, and outdoor spaces, but may NOT eat in any room at the roundhouse. Students are encouraged to bring sack lunches.
There will be a judge's lounge with light morning snacks and with lunch provided.
Judge Quota:
One judge for every seven entries or portion thereof. No judge buy-out is available.
Judge Training:
Judges may join us on zoom on Monday, Sept 14, at 6:30 PM for a quick judge training. Zoom link will be sent to registered judges on Monday.
