Bills to Safeguard Colorado's Gold Standard Elections Pass Committee

DENVER, CO – The State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed two bills to uphold the integrity of Colorado’s gold standard election system.

“Colorado is a national role model for safe, secure and accessible elections,” said Rep. Emily Sirota, D-Denver, sponsor of HB26-1113. “To protect against any federal attempts to undermine or interfere in our elections, we need to update our election process to make sure Colorado voters can cast their ballot without barriers. Our bill modernizes Colorado’s elections to improve voter access, especially for voters who take advantage of convenient ballot casting options, including mail-in or drop boxes. Coloradans are counting on us to protect and uphold the integrity of our elections, and this bill makes sure our elections remain the gold standard across the nation.”

“Our state has one of the best election systems in the country in part because we continuously update our laws to guard against new threats to our democracy,” said Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, sponsor of HB26-1113. “Colorado administers gold standard elections that are safe and secure, and this bill makes important updates to Colorado law to ensure elections remain accessible for all voters. Whether you’re voting in person, using a ballot drop box, or mailing in your ballot, we’re reducing barriers to make voting easier. This bill safeguards voting access in Colorado so we can uphold our gold standard election system for generations to come.”

HB26-1113 passed committee by a vote of 8-3. This bill makes necessary modifications and updates to Colorado’s election system to ensure elections remain free, fair and accessible to voters. HB26-1113 extends voting windows by prohibiting polling centers from closing early and allowing them to stay open longer to accommodate voters. HB25-1113 also protects against election interference. For example, in the event the federal government attempts to weaponize the United States Postal Service to disrupt or delay the voting process, this bill protects the integrity of mail-in voting by extending the period during which mail-in ballots can be accepted.




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