election security
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Federal judge IDs flaw with Tina Peters’ request for release
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A federal judge on Monday warned former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters that her request to be released while she appeals her 2024 criminal convictions appears to be brought improperly and may be subject to dismissal. Jurors convicted Peters for her role in a security breach of her office’s voting equipment. She is currently serving a…
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Colorado counties awarded nearly $1M to boost election security
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Almost every county in Colorado received grants to upgrade the physical security at their election offices over the last year. In total, 56 counties were given more than $945,000 in grant awards, the Secretary of State’s Office announced on Tuesday. The grant program was created by Senate Bill 22-153, passed by state legislators in 2022 in response…
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Suspicious ‘powdery’ substance found on Colorado ballot
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Adams County’s election workers found what they described as suspicious powdery substance spilling out of a ballot envelope on Wednesday. Some of the substance was cooking material, but that it also included an unknown chemical, which the state lab is testing, officials confirmed. VOTER GUIDE: Nov. 8 general election for Colorado Adams County Clerk and…
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El Paso County Republican candidates call for sweeping election changes that officials say are illegal
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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…
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Polis signs bills on homelessness, election security, environment, recycling, wildfire prevention
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Gov. Jared Polis signed dozens of bills into law this week, including measures to create a statewide recycling program, improve election security and adopt stringent environmental regulations. House Bill 1355 aims to boost the state’s abysmal recycling rate by creating a recycling program funded by dues from companies that produce plastic packaging, primarily retailers and beverage…
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Colorado election clerks demand those claiming election fraud provide proof
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Colorado election clerks demanded Sunday those with doubts about election outcomes provide law enforcement proof of their claims of fraud. “It’s put up or shut up time,” said Matt Crane, executive director of the Colorado County Clerk’s Association. The association put out its demand two days ahead of rally at the state capitol on Tuesday…
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Republican candidates, volunteers claim party bias for candidates ahead of caucuses
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Republican candidates and El Paso County GOP volunteers say the county party’s leadership has taken steps to favor four far-right candidates ahead of Tuesday’s precinct caucuses. While GOP rules prohibit party officers from taking sides in primaries, critics say county Republican Chairwoman Vickie Tonkins and her allies haven’t remained neutral even though they’re responsible for…
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El Paso County clerk and recorder candidates weigh in on election security, environment
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As Colorado county clerks face intense skepticism, The Gazette asked the three local candidates for El Paso County clerk and recorder to answer three questions about election security. Steve Schleiker, the current county assessor, is running against businessman Peter Lupia in the Republican primary. Lisa Wilkes, who served on the states redistricting commission, is the Democrat…
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El Paso County candidate for clerk and recorder questions election system, proposes major reforms
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Colorado Springs businessman Peter Lupia is challenging Steve Schleiker, the El Paso County assessor, in the Republican primary for clerk and recorder, promising to restore faith in local elections by returning to a hand count of ballots, among other major reforms. Lupia, a member of the county’s Republican Central and Executive Committee, does not have…
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Secretary of State Jena Griswold leads push for bills on access, security in Colorado elections
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is leading the push for several bills aiming to increase security and access in elections, she announced Tuesday. Among the bills included in the package Griswold rolled out at a news conference is the Vote Without Fear Act, which seeks to prohibit openly carrying a firearm within 100 feet…
