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CO Code § 1-7-305 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 3 - Paper Ballots|§ 1-7-305. Counting by Counting Judges

  In precincts having counting judges, the receiving judges, at 8 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the counting judges request the ballot box, shall deliver to the counting judges the ballot box containing all ballots that have been cast up to that time, and the receiving judges shall then proceed to use the other ballot box furnished for voting. The receiving judges shall open, empty, and lock the alternate ballot box in the manner prescribed in section 1-7-301.    When the counting judges have counted the votes in a ballot box, they shall return the empty ballot box to the receiving judges and exchange it for the box containing ballots cast since taking possession of the first ballot box. The judges shall continue to exchange ballot boxes in the same manner during the day until the polls are closed and shall continue counting until all ballots have been counted.    When an exchange of ballot boxes is made as described in subsection (2) of this section, the receiving judges shall sign and furnish to the counting judges a statement showing the number of ballots that are to be found in each ballot box as indicated by the pollbooks. The counting judges shall then count ballots in the manner prescribed in section 1-7-307.    The governing body may provide a separate room or building for the counting judges but, when ballot boxes are moved from one room or building to another, they shall be under the constant observation of at least one of the counting judges.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 741, § 9, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-305 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For the election judges opening, emptying, and then locking ballot boxes, see §§ 1-7-301 and 1-7-501 .
CO Code § 1-7-401 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-401. Judges to Inspect Machines

 In each polling location using voting machines, the election judges shall meet at the polling location before the time set for the opening of the polls at each election. Before the polls are open for election, each judge shall carefully examine each machine used in the polling location to ensure that no vote has yet been cast and that every counter, except the protective counter, registers zero.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 743, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 721, § 69, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-401 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, this section was amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
CO Code § 1-7-402 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-402. Sample Ballots - Ballot Labels

  The designated election official shall provide each polling location in which voting machines are to be used with two sample ballots, which shall be arranged in the form of a diagram showing the front of the voting machine as it will appear after the official ballot labels are arranged thereon for voting on election day. The sample ballots may be either in full or reduced size and shall be delivered and submitted for public inspection in the same manner as provided by law for sample ballots used in nonmachine voting.    The designated election official shall also prepare the official ballot for each voting machine and shall place the official ballot on each voting machine to be used in polling locations under the election official's supervision and shall deliver the required number of voting machines to each polling location no later than the day before the polling locations open.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 743, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 99: (2) amended, p. 775, § 51, effective May 20. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 721, § 70, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-402 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, this section was amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
CO Code § 1-7-403 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-403. Instruction to Electors

 In case any elector, after entering the immediate voting area, asks for further instructions concerning the manner of voting, an election judge shall give instructions to the elector. No election judge or other election official or person assisting an elector shall enter the immediate voting area, except as provided in section 1-7-111 . After receiving instructions, the elector shall vote as if unassisted.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 743, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (SB 14-161), ch. 160, p. 563, § 16, effective May 9.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-403 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-7-404 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-404. Judge to Watch Voting Machine

 No person shall deface or damage any voting machine or the ballot thereon. The election judges shall designate at least one election judge to be stationed beside the entrance to the voting machine during the entire period of the election to see that it is properly closed after each voter has entered. At such intervals as may be deemed necessary, the election judge shall also examine the face of the machine to ascertain whether it has been defaced or damaged, to detect any wrongdoing, and to repair any damage.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 744, § 9, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-404 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-7-405 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-405. Seal on Voting Machine

 The designated election official shall supply each election precinct with a seal for each voting machine to be used in the precinct for the purpose of sealing the machine after the polls are closed. The designated election official shall also provide an envelope for the return of the keys to each voting machine along with the election returns.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 744, § 9, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-405 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-7-406 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-406. Close of Polls and Count - Seals

 As soon as the polls are closed on election day, the election judges shall immediately lock and seal each voting machine against further voting, and it shall so remain for a period of thirty days unless otherwise ordered by the court and except as provided in section 1-7-407 . Immediately after each machine is locked and sealed, the election judges shall open the counting compartment and proceed to count the votes. After the total vote for each candidate and ballot issue has been ascertained, the election judges shall record on a certificate the number of votes cast, in numerical figures only, and return it to the designated election official.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 744, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1621, § 3, effective May 31. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 722, § 71, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-406 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, this section was amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
CO Code § 1-7-407 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 4 - Voting Machines|§ 1-7-407. Close of Polls - Primary

 In the event no election contest is filed by any candidate in a primary election within the time prescribed by section 1-11-203 , the county clerk and recorder may unlock and break the seals of voting machines at any time after the fifteenth day following the date of the primary election.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 744, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1767, § 8, effective June 6.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-406 (2) as it existed prior to 1992.   ANNOTATION   Where there is a discrepancy between the tally list and the certificate of the judges of election as to the number of votes any candidate received, the certificate only can be considered and cannot be changed by the canvassers by reference to the tally list. People ex rel. Miller v. Tool, 35 Colo. 225 , 86 P. 224, 86 P. 229, 86 P. 231, (1905)(decided under former law).
CO Code § 1-7-501 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-501. Judges Open Ballot Box First

 Immediately before proclamation is made of the opening of the polls, the election judges shall open the ballot box in the presence of those assembled and shall turn it upside down so as to empty it of anything that may be in it and then shall lock it securely. No ballot box shall be reopened until the time for counting the ballots or ballot cards therein.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 745, § 9, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-501 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-7-504 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-504. Spoiled Ballot or Ballot Card

 In polling locations in which voting is on a ballot or ballot card, no person, except an election judge as authorized by the designated election official, shall remove a spoiled ballot or ballot card from the polling location before the close of the polls. Any eligible elector who spoils a ballot or ballot card may successively obtain others, one at a time, not exceeding three in all, upon returning each spoiled ballot or ballot card. The spoiled ballots or ballot cards thus returned shall be immediately canceled and shall be preserved and returned to the designated election official as provided in section 1-7-701 . Nothing in this section prohibits an elector from obtaining a replacement ballot pursuant to section 1-7.5-107 .   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 746, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 722, § 73, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-504 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, this section was amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
CO Code § 1-7-505 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-505. Close of Polls - Security of Voting Machinery

  After the polls have been closed, the election judges shall secure the vote recorders or the voting devices, or both, against further use.    and (3) Repealed.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 746, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: (2) amended, p. 1767, § 9, effective June 6; (2) amended, p. 1421, § 77, effective July 1. L. 98: (2) amended, p. 586, § 26, effective April 30. L. 2013: (2) and (3) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 722, § 74, effective May 10. L. 2018: (2) and (3) repealed, (SB 18-233), ch. 262, p. 1611, § 21, effective May 29.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-7-505 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, subsections (2) and (3) were amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
CO Code § 1-7-508 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-508. Determination of Improperly Marked Ballots

  If any ballot is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by the electronic vote-counting equipment, a true duplicate copy shall be made of the damaged ballot in the presence of two witnesses. The duplicate ballot shall be substituted for the damaged ballot. Every duplicate ballot shall be clearly labeled as such and shall bear a serial number which shall be recorded on the damaged ballot.    [ ] Votes cast for an office to be filled or a ballot question or ballot issue to be decided shall not be counted if a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected to an office or if for any reason it is impossible to determine the elector's choice of candidate or vote concerning the ballot question or ballot issue. A defective or an incomplete mark on any ballot in a proper place shall be counted if no other mark is on the ballot indicating an intention to vote for some other candidate or ballot question or ballot issue.    No ballot shall be counted unless it has the official endorsement required by section 1-5-407 (1).    Ballots not counted because of the election judges' inability to determine the elector's intent for all candidates and ballot issues shall be marked “defective” on the back, banded together, separated from the other ballots, and preserved by the designated election official pursuant to section 1-7-801.    Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is effective until July 1, 2022.  (2) [ ] Votes cast for an office to be filled or a ballot question or ballot issue to be decided shall not be counted if a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected to an office or if for any reason it is impossible to determine the elector's choice of candidate or vote concerning the ballot question or ballot issue; except that an elector's rankings of multiple candidates in an election using instant runoff voting shall be recorded and counted in accordance with section 1-7-1003 and rules promulgated by the secretary of state. A defective or an incomplete mark on any ballot in a proper place shall be counted if no other mark is on the ballot indicating an intention to vote for some other candidate or ballot question or ballot issue.  Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is effective July 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 749, § 9, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: (2) amended, pp. 1359, 1213, §§ 22, 108, effective January 1, 2006. L. 2012: (3) amended, (HB 12-1292), ch. 181, p. 686, § 30, effective May 17. L. 2021: (2) amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2421, § 12, effective July 1, 2022.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-7-510 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-510. Election Software Code - Escrow - Definitions

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “election setup records” means the electronic records generated by election tabulation software during election setup to define ballots, tabulation instructions, and other functions related to the election.    At the conclusion of programming and after it has been determined that a voting system is in proper working order and ready for voting, the designated election official shall deposit a copy of the election setup records for a county, statewide, or congressional vacancy election with the secretary of state no later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day before the election.    If the election setup records are modified or altered after they are submitted to the secretary of state, the designated election official shall immediately report the change to the secretary of state and deposit the modified election setup records with the secretary of state no later than noon on the day of the election.    The secretary of state shall retain election setup records for six months, after which the secretary of state shall return the election setup records to the designated election official. The designated election official shall retain the election setup records for the period of time for which the designated election official is required to retain official election records.    Election setup records deposited with the secretary of state shall not be used for any purpose, except as directed by the secretary of state or ordered by a court. The tape, diskette, cartridge, or other magnetic or electronic storage medium containing election setup records deposited with the secretary of state shall be kept in a secure location when not being used for an official purpose in accordance with this subsection (5).    The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to implement this section.    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, election setup records deposited with the secretary of state pursuant to this section shall not be public records for purposes of article 72 of title 24, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 1406, § 27, effective June 6; entire section added, p. 1442, § 27, effective June 6.
CO Code § 1-7-511 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-511. Election Software - Voting Equipment Providers - Escrow - Definitions

  When a voting system provider submits an electronic or electromechanical voting system for certification pursuant to part 6 of article 5 of this title, the voting system provider shall place in escrow with the secretary of state or an independent escrow agent approved by the secretary of state one copy of the election software being certified and supporting documentation. The voting system provider shall place in escrow any subsequent changes to the escrowed election software or supporting documentation.    An officer of the voting system provider with legal authority to bind the voting system provider shall sign a sworn affidavit that the election software in escrow is the same as the election software being used in its voting systems in this state. The officer shall ensure that the statement is true on a continuing basis.    As an additional requirement for certification, the voting system provider shall deposit one copy of the election software with the national software reference library at the national institute of standards and technology.    The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., prescribing the manner and procedures that voting system providers shall follow to comply with this section.    As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “election software” means the software to be installed or residing on election equipment firmware or on election management computers that controls election setup, vote recording, vote tabulation, and reporting.    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, election software and supporting documentation placed in escrow in accordance with this section shall not be public records for purposes of article 72 of title 24, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 1407, § 27, effective June 6; entire section added, p. 1442, § 27, effective June 6.
CO Code § 1-7-512 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-512. Voting System Providers - Duties

  A voting system provider under contract to provide a voting system to a political subdivision in this state shall:   Notify the secretary of state of the installation of any hardware, firmware, or software prior to the installation or of any change in the election software or the voting system;    Place in escrow with the secretary of state or an independent escrow agent approved by the secretary of state, immediately after the installation of election software, one copy of the state certified election software that was installed in each political subdivision, along with supporting documentation;    Place in escrow with the secretary of state any subsequent changes to the escrowed election software or supporting documentation;    Provide to the secretary of state a sworn statement by an officer of the voting system provider with legal authority to bind the voting system provider attesting that the election software in escrow is the same as the election software certified for use in its voting systems in this state, and ensure that the statement is true on a continuing basis;    Notify the secretary of state and the designated election official of any political subdivision using its voting system of any defect in the same system known to occur anywhere; and    Notify the secretary of state and the designated election official of any political subdivision using its voting system of any change in the election software or the voting system.       The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., establishing procedures for voting system providers to comply with this section.    As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “election software” means the software to be installed or residing on election equipment firmware or on election management computers that controls election setup, vote recording, vote tabulation, and reporting.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 1408, § 27, effective June 6; entire section added, p. 1443, § 27, effective June 6.
CO Code § 1-7-513 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 5 - Electronic Voting Equipment|§ 1-7-513. Voting Equipment - Records

  The designated election official shall maintain separate, detailed records for each component of a voting system used in an election. Such records shall include, but not be limited to, the manufacturer, make, model, serial number, hardware, firmware, software version or release number, date of acquisition, description of services, repairs, maintenance, upkeep, and version upgrades, and date of performance of such services.    The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., prescribing the manner of maintenance of records required by this section.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 1409, § 27, effective June 6; entire section added, p. 1444, § 27, effective June 6.
CO Code § 1-7-603 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 7 - Conduct of Elections|Part 6 - Election Returns|§ 1-7-603. Alternative Preparation of Election Returns - Procedures

 If any designated election official wishes to count the votes cast at a location or by a method other than authorized by this code, the designated election official may present a plan, for approval by the secretary of state, that delineates the process for assuring accuracy and confidentiality of counting. The plan shall be submitted to the secretary of state and approved no later than forty-five days before the election at which the plan is to be implemented.   History. Source: L. 93: Entire section added, p. 1422, § 79, effective July 1. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 775, § 52, effective May 20.