Colorado Election Officials Uphold State's Ballot Counting Practices After Federal Ruling

Colorado election officials are reaffirming the state's time-tested ballot counting procedures after a federal judge ruled that proposed national changes to restrict ballot counting deadlines likely exceeded presidential authority. The ruling has particular significance for Colorado's mail-in voting system, which has been praised as a national model for election integrity.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold emphasized that Colorado's election processes will continue unchanged. "Colorado voters can remain confident in our state's secure and accessible voting system. We will continue counting every properly cast ballot until the count is complete, as required by Colorado law."

Impact on Colorado Voters

The ruling specifically protects Colorado's established practices, which include:

• Continuing ballot counts until every valid vote is processed
• Maintaining Colorado's successful mail-in voting system
• Preserving military ballot protections, crucial for families at Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and Buckley Space Force Base

According to the Colorado Secretary of State's office, the state's election system has demonstrated a 99.9% accuracy rate, with robust security measures protecting election integrity.

Local Election Officials Respond

El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman noted, "This ruling affirms what Colorado election officials have long maintained - that our state's election procedures are secure, accurate, and designed to ensure every valid vote counts."

"Colorado's election system has become a national model because we prioritize both security and accessibility. Today's ruling helps ensure we can continue serving Colorado voters with the excellence they deserve."

The decision particularly impacts Colorado's military communities, as service members stationed overseas often rely on extended ballot counting periods to ensure their votes are properly counted.

Election officials emphasize that Colorado voters can continue to trust in the state's proven election procedures, which balance efficient vote counting with rigorous security measures to protect election integrity.

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