election integrity

Federal judge declines to award attorney fees in ‘very weak’ voter intimidation case

Mar 5, 2025

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Michael Karlik

A federal judge agreed last week that three civic organizations presented a “very weak” voter intimidation case to her last year, but it was not so baseless as to award the defendants attorney fees after they prevailed at trial. Last July, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney concluded the organizers of an “election integrity”…
El Paso County Republican candidates call for sweeping election changes that officials say are illegal

Jun 20, 2022

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Breeanna Jent

A slate of far-right Republican candidates in El Paso County is calling for sweeping changes to local elections, claiming mail-in balloting and electronic voting systems can lead to fraud. But Colorado elections officials say some of the proposed modifications would hinder voting accuracy and accessibility, while others wouldn’t be allowed under current state law. Clerk and…
Joe Biden throws weight behind secretary of state hopeful Jena Griswold

Jun 19, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday endorsed Jena Griswold, the Democratic nominee for secretary of state, saying the attorney “understands the importance of making sure every vote counts.” “Now more than ever, we need leaders who are committed to protecting our democratic institutions and the integrity of our elections,” Biden said in a statement.…
Out West Roundup: Harassment allegations pit lobbyist against New Mexico lawmaker

May 11, 2018

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Associated Press

New Mexico Lobbyist alleges sexual harassment by state lawmaker SANTA FE – An animal rights advocate and former political lobbyist went public with sexual harassment allegations last week against a New Mexico state lawmaker, who cast himself as the victim of politically motivated lies. In an open letter published online, Laura Bonar accused Democratic Rep.…
Mueller indictments: Russian agents targeted Colorado in plot to sway election to Trump

Feb 17, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Russians intending to influence the 2016 presidential election targeted Colorado and other swing states as part of a multi-million dollar operation to “sow discord” among Americans while helping Republican Donald Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to an indictment released Friday naming 13 Russians and three Russian organizations. The federal indictment, brought by Special Counsel Robert…
Michael Bennet, Cory Booker call for audit of White House commission on election fraud

Sep 18, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Democratic Senators Michael Bennet of Colorado and Cory Booker of New Jersey introduced legislation Friday to require a government audit of the White House commission on election fraud, calling the controversial panel a “sham” and charging it was wasting taxpayer money. “There is simply no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the United States,” Bennet said…
Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams turns over state voter data to White House commission

Aug 1, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Colorado’s secretary of state’s office successfully submitted voter data Tuesday to a White House commission on election fraud, capping a month of heated controversy over the request. The office was unable to send the data on Monday, as originally planned, due to a computer glitch, but received confirmation the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity had…
Election officials slam Kobach claim that Colorado voters canceling registration might be felons, non-citizens

Jul 15, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Election officials on Friday tore into a suggestion by the co-chair of a White House commission on election fraud that Colorado voters withdrawing their registration might have something to hide. After Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the Republican vice chair of the bipartisan Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, asked for extensive voter registration data…
Democrat Jena Griswold scolds Secretary of State Wayne Williams for bowing to voter data request

Jul 14, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Democratic Secretary of State candidate Jena Griswold blasted Republican incumbent Wayne Williams on Friday for agreeing to go along with a White House election commission’s request for voter data even as privacy advocates challenged its legality and thousands of Colorado voters were canceling their registrations. But a spokeswoman for Williams said the secretary has simply…
Democrat Jena Griswold launches campaign for Colorado secretary of state

Jul 12, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Declaring she will “stand up against the Trump Administration, and protect Coloradans’ right to vote,” Democrat Jena Griswold on Wednesday launched her campaign for Colorado secretary of state with attacks on a White House commission devoted to examining voter fraud. “As Secretary of State, I will ensure that Colorado continues to have the most secure…