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Early In-Person Voting for the 2023 Coordinated Election Available Statewide

Early In-Person Voting for the 2023 Coordinated Election Available Statewide

  Denver, Colo – Early in-person voting is available statewide, with the minimum number of required voting centers open to eligible voters. Tomorrow, October 31st, the minimum number of drop boxes will also be available to voters. This year, over 130 voting centers and 400 drop boxes will be available for eligible Colorado voters to […]

Griswold Reminds Voters of Using Trusted Sources; Raises Awareness of Election Disinformation

Griswold Reminds Voters of Using Trusted Sources; Raises Awareness of Election Disinformation

  Denver, Colo – Ballots for the 2023 Coordinated Election will be sent to all eligible voters between Monday, October 16 and Friday, October 20. Ballots were sent to all eligible UOCAVA voters by September 23, 2023. Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters to always use trusted sources when looking for election information […]

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election Ballot

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election Ballot

    “I’m glad to announce the certification of the 2023 Coordinated Election Ballot,” said Secretary Griswold. “In just two months, Coloradans will be able to make their voice heard by voting in the 2023 Coordinated Election. As Secretary of State, I am committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot in […]

Secretary of State Griswold Completes the Colorado Election Security Act Grant Awards

Secretary of State Griswold Completes the Colorado Election Security Act Grant Awards

    Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awarded $945,319.62 in security grants to Colorado county clerk’s offices over two funding cycles made possible by the Colorado Election Security Act (SB22-153). These grant awards were for upgrading physical security in County election offices across the state. “These new resources are critical in […]

Secretary of State Griswold Awards Grants to Upgrade Ballot Printers Including Prowers County

Secretary of State Griswold Awards Grants to Upgrade Ballot Printers Including Prowers County

    Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has awarded $515,765 in grants to 25 counties as part of the Printer Grant Program. Counties are using the grant funding to acquire new printers for use with their Dominion ICX ballot marking devices. These new printers give counties the option to print on […]

Secretary Griswold Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Businesses from Deceptive Solicitations

Secretary Griswold Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Businesses from Deceptive Solicitations

  The Deceptive Solicitations Act is one of Secretary Griswold’s priorities for the 2023 legislative session   Denver, Colo – Today, Secretary of State Jena Griswold applauded the signing of SB23-037, the “Deceptive Solicitations Act.” The act, which was a priority of Secretary Griswold’s this legislative session, was sponsored by Senator Lisa Cutter and Representatives […]

Secretary of State Griswold Awards Over $730,000 in Election Security Grants to Counties

Secretary of State Griswold Awards Over $730,000 in Election Security Grants to Counties

  Security grants constitute the first cycle of funding established under the Colorado Election Security Act Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awarded over $733,000 in security grants, which will be used to upgrade physical security in County election offices across the state. They are the first round of election security grants […]

Statement from Secretary of State Griswold Regarding Voting Rights Concerns

Statement from Secretary of State Griswold Regarding Voting Rights Concerns

Denver, Colo. – Today, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold issued the following statement on voter intimidation concerns: “Every eligible Colorado voter, Republican, Democrat, and Unaffiliated, has the right to cast their ballot without fear of intimidation. The Colorado Constitution reads: ‘all Elections shall be free and open; and no power, civil or military, shall at […]

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Adopts Temporary Rules for Voting Systems Security

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Adopts Temporary Rules for Voting Systems Security

  DENVER, Colo– This past Thursday, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office adopted temporary elections rules that include measures to ensure the security and custody of Colorado’s voting systems. The rules include measures restricting physical and electronic access to the voting system and outline the enforcement mechanisms necessary to ensure election security compliance. “Every Colorado […]

Secretary of State Proceeds with Lawsuit to Remove Peters as Designated Election Official

Secretary of State Proceeds with Lawsuit to Remove Peters as Designated Election Official

    DENVER, Colo– Today, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold proceeded with a lawsuit to remove Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters as the Designated Election Official (DEO). In the filing, the Office requests that Wayne Williams be appointed as the DEO and Sheila Reiner be appointed as the Director of Elections for […]

Mesa County Election Equipment Hard Drive Images were Publicly Posted

Mesa County Election Equipment Hard Drive Images were Publicly Posted

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office and DHS Confirms Posting does not Heighten Risk to State or Nation’s Elections DENVER, Colo- The Colorado Department of State has been alerted to and confirmed the release of two hard drive images from Mesa County election servers by election conspiracy theorists. While the investigation is ongoing, it appears these […]

Colorado Sec of State Updates Election Result Totals

DENVER, Colo- The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced today that it has posted official compiled results to its election night reporting website. The race for Judicial District 18 has triggered an automatic recount, which begins December 2nd.  This recount will involve the counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln. Statewide election certification will take place after the […]

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Announces Election Rules and Guidance for County Election Officials

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Announces Election Rules and Guidance for County Election Officials

  DENVER, Colo- The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has prepared and issued election rules and guidance for county clerks as well as other election stakeholders outlining suggested procedures for conducting the November 3 General Election during the COVID-19 national health crisis. The rules and guidance address the various operational provisions to assure the safety […]

Colorado Economy Continues to Show Growth According to Secretary of State

Secretary Griswold Releases Economic Indicators Report for Second Quarter 2019   Colorado’s business entity filings increased and wages continued to see growth through the second quarter, according to the latest Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report released by Secretary of State Jena Griswold today. During the second quarter of 2019, 31,762 new business entities filed […]

Colorado's Online Voter Registration System Reaches Over 2 Million Transactions

Colorado’s Online Voter Registration System Reaches Over 2 Million Transactions

  DENVER, June 12, 2019 — Since the debut of the online voter registration system (OLVR) in 2010, Coloradans have made more than 2.4 million transactions using the system. This number includes registration updates like changes in party affiliation or address, new registrations, and withdrawals.  In 2010, Colorado became the fourth state to allow online […]