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CO Code § 1-1-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-103. Election Code Liberally Construed

  This code shall be liberally construed so that all eligible electors may be permitted to vote and those who are not eligible electors may be kept from voting in order to prevent fraud and corruption in elections.    It is also the intent of the general assembly that non-English-speaking citizens, like all other citizens, should be encouraged to vote. Therefore, appropriate efforts should be made to minimize obstacles to registration by citizens who lack sufficient skill in English to register without assistance.    Substantial compliance with the provisions or intent of this code shall be all that is required for the proper conduct of an election to which this code applies.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 624, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 96: (1) amended and (3) added, p. 1732, § 1, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-1-103 as it existed prior to 1992.   ANNOTATION   Substantial compliance standard does not apply to the minimum signature requirements for candidate petitions. The language establishing signature requirements is clear and unequivocal and requires strict compliance. Griswold v. Ferrigno Warren, 2020 CO 34, 462 P.3d 1081.
CO Code § 1-1-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-105. Elections Conducted Pursuant to Provisions That Refer to Qualified Electors

 Any election, and any acts relating thereto, including but not limited to elections under this code, the “Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965”, article 10 of title 31, C.R.S., school elections under title 22, C.R.S., and special district elections under title 32, C.R.S., which were conducted prior to July 1, 1987, pursuant to provisions which refer to a qualified elector rather than a registered elector and which were valid when conducted, shall be deemed and held to be legal and valid in all respects.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 631, § 1, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-1-104.5 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-1-105.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-105.5. District Elections Conducted on or Prior to May 3, 2016 - Limitations on Contests Based on Elector Qualifications - Exceptions - Validation - Definitions

     Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection (1), for any district election conducted under this code or the “Colorado Local Government Election Code”, article 13.5 of this title, and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:   No district election conducted prior to April 21, 2016, may be contested on the grounds that any person who voted at such election was not an eligible elector unless such a contest was initiated prior to April 21, 2016.    No district election conducted on May 3, 2016, may be contested on the grounds that any person who voted at such election was not an eligible elector unless such a contest was initiated within the time period specified in section 1-11-213 or section 1-13.5-1403, C.R.S., as applicable.       Except when a contest to elector qualifications has been timely initiated as described in this section, this section validates, ratifies, and confirms the qualifications of any person who voted at any district election held on or before May 3, 2016, notwithstanding any defects or irregularities in such qualifications.    The bar to election contests in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) does not apply to:   Any district election conducted after January 1, 2012, if the contest to such election is made on the grounds that federal or state constitutional rights of eligible electors were violated in the conduct of the election; or    Any district election conducted before January 1, 2012, if the contest to such election was initiated prior to April 21, 2016.          For purposes of this section, “district” means any district formed under part 5 of article 20 of title 30, part 6 of article 25 of title 31, part 8 of article 25 of title 31, part 12 of article 25 of title 31, or article 1 of title 32, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 2016: Entire section added, (SB 16-211), ch. 174, p. 595, § 2, effective May 18.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in SB 16-211, see section 1 of chapter 174, Session Laws of Colorado 2016.
CO Code § 1-1-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-106. Computation of Time

  Calendar days shall be used in all computations of time made under the provisions of this code.    In computing any period of days prescribed by this code, the day of the act or event from which the designated period of days begins to run shall not be included and the last day shall be included. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be included, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.    If a number of months is to be computed by counting the months from a particular day, the period shall end on the same numerical day in the concluding month as the day of the month from which the computation is begun; except that, if there are not that many days in the concluding month, the counting period shall end on the last day of the concluding month.    If the last day for any act to be done or the last day of any period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday and completion of such act involves a filing or other action during business hours, the period is extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.    If the state constitution or a state statute requires doing an act in “not less than” or “no later than” or “at least” a certain number of days or “prior to” a certain number of days or a certain number of months “before” the date of an election, or any phrase that suggests a similar meaning, the period is shortened to and ends on the prior business day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, except as provided in section 1-2-201 (3).     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 631, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: (5) amended, p. 1395, § 3, effective July 1. L. 95: (2) and (5) amended, p. 820, § 2, effective July 1. L. 96: (5) amended, p. 1773, § 76, effective July 1. L. 99: (4) and (5) amended, p. 756, § 2, effective May 20.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-1-105 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For computation of time under the statutes generally, see § 2-4-108 .   ANNOTATION   This section shall be used in all computations of time made under the provisions of the elections statutes which relate to general, primary, and special (now congressional vacancy) elections. Ray v. Mickelson, 196 Colo. 325 , 584 P.2d 1215 (1978) (decided under former law).
CO Code § 1-1-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-108. Copies of Election Laws and Manual Provided

  No later than sixty days after each adjournment of the general assembly, the secretary of state shall transmit to the county clerk and recorder of each county a complete, updated copy of the pertinent sections of the election laws of the state.    No later than January 15 in even-numbered years, the division of local government in the department of local affairs shall transmit to the designated election official of each special district organized under article 1 of title 32, C.R.S., entitled to hold elections or, if there is no designated election official, to the chief executive officer of the special district, at least one copy of the election laws. The designated election officials or chief executive officers of those special districts may request additional copies of the election laws.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 633, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: (1) amended, p. 1395, § 5, effective July 1. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 820, § 3, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1733, § 3, effective July 1. L. 99: (1) amended, p. 757, § 3, effective May 20.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-1-107 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-1-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-109. Forms Prescribed - Rules

  Except as otherwise provided by this code, the secretary of state shall approve all forms required by this code, which forms shall be followed by county clerk and recorders, election judges, and other election officials. Prior to approving any election form, the secretary shall determine and consider best practices in the design and development of the form in order to minimize voter confusion and maximize ease of use.    A registered elector shall make elector registration information changes on an approved form, and the elector registration information changes must be entered on the elector's registration record and retained and stored in the statewide voter registration system.    The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., as may be necessary to administer and enforce any requirement of this section, including any rules necessary to specify what constitutes approved and acceptable forms certified for use by eligible voters, campaigns, and voter registration drives and acceptance by election officials and any rules necessary to establish uniformity regarding the use of forms.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 633, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 96: (1) amended, p. 1733, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1) amended, p. 2065, § 4, effective May 22. L. 2009: (1) amended and (3) added, (HB 09-1336), ch. 261, p. 1198, § 4, effective August 5. L. 2016: (2) amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 566, § 3, effective May 18.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-1-108 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-1-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 1-1-111. Powers and Duties of Governing Boards

  In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the governing board of a political subdivision entitled to call elections shall have the following duties:   To supervise the conduct of regular and special elections which it is authorized or required to call; and    Where appropriate, to consult and coordinate with the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the political subdivision is located and with the secretary of state in regard to conducting elections and rendering decisions and interpretations under this code.       All powers and authority granted to the governing board of a political subdivision may be exercised by an election official designated by the board. The governing body may also contract with the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the political subdivision is organized to perform all or part of the required duties in conducting the election.    Elections which are set for the same date by various political subdivisions may be held as coordinated elections if the governing bodies so choose. Political subdivisions are authorized to cooperate and contract with each other to perform any function relating to an election.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 634, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: (3) amended, p. 1396, § 7, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 1150, § 3, effective July 1. L. 96: (3) amended, p. 1734, § 6, effective July 1.    Cross references:   For violation of duty and penalty therefor, see § 1-13-107 .
CO Code § 1-1-201 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 2 - Terms of Office|§ 1-1-201. Commencement of Terms - State, Congressional District, and County Officers

 The regular terms of office of all state, congressional district, and county officers shall commence on the second Tuesday of January next after their election, except as otherwise provided by law.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 636, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1397, § 10, effective July 1.
CO Code § 1-1-202 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 2 - Terms of Office|§ 1-1-202. Commencement of Terms - Nonpartisan Officers

 The regular terms of office of all nonpartisan officers elected at regular elections shall commence at the next meeting of the governing body following the date of the election, but no later than thirty days following the survey of returns and upon the signing of an oath and posting of a bond, where required, unless otherwise provided by law. If the election is canceled in whole or in part pursuant to section 1-5-208 (1.5), then the regular term of office of a nonpartisan officer shall commence at the next meeting of the governing body following the date of the regular election, but no later than thirty days following the date of the regular election and upon the signing of an oath and posting of a bond, where required, unless otherwise provided by law.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 636, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1397, § 11, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1151, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 1001, § 1, effective August 8.
CO Code § 1-1-203 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 2 - Terms of Office|§ 1-1-203. End of Term

 A person elected or appointed to an office shall hold office until the successor is elected, qualified, and takes office on the second Tuesday of January, unless otherwise provided by law.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 636, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1397, § 12, effective July 1.
CO Code § 1-1-301 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 3 - Training and Certification of Election Officials|§ 1-1-301. Certification Program

  The secretary of state shall establish and operate or provide by contract a certification program for local election officials on the conduct of elections, the federal “Help America Vote Act of 2002”, 52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq., and other topics related to elections.    The secretary of state shall establish by rule a curriculum for the certification program, including core requirements and electives, the required number of hours, and methods for continuing education.    The secretary of state shall provide staffing and support services for the certification program.    The secretary of state shall appoint an advisory board to oversee the certification process and the development of the curriculum.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1393, § 3, effective June 6; entire part added, p. 1428, § 3, effective June 6. L. 2016: (1) amended,(SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 567, § 4, effective May 18.
CO Code § 1-1-302 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 3 - Training and Certification of Election Officials|§ 1-1-302. Persons Required to Complete Certification - Deadline

  The following persons shall obtain certification in accordance with this part 3:   The county clerk and recorder;    Employees in the clerk and recorder's office who are directly responsible for overseeing elections; and    Other employees in the clerk and recorder's office at the discretion of the clerk and recorder.       A person required to obtain certification shall:   (Deleted by amendment,L. 2006, p. 2030, § 6, effective June 6, 2006.)    Complete the certification requirements within two years of undertaking the responsibilities for which the person is required to obtain certification; and    Comply with the continuing education requirements prescribed by the secretary of state by rule.       Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an elected official to attend a course of instruction or obtain a certification as a condition for seeking or holding elective office or as a condition for carrying out constitutional and statutory duties.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1394, § 3, effective June 6; entire part added, p. 1429, § 3, effective June 6. L. 2006: (2)(a) and (2)(b) amended, p. 2030, § 6, effective June 6.
CO Code § 1-1-303 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 1 - Elections Generally|Part 3 - Training and Certification of Election Officials|§ 1-1-303. Certification Courses

  The curriculum for certification in accordance with this part 3 shall include courses in the following areas:   General election law;    The federal “Help America Vote Act of 2002”; and    Professional development.       The secretary of state shall offer certification courses at least annually.     History. Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1394, § 3, effective June 6; entire part added, p. 1429, § 3, effective June 6.    Cross references:   For the federal “Help America Vote Act of 2002”, see Pub.L. 107-252, codified at 42 U.S.C. sec. 15301 et seq.
CO Code § 1-2-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 2 - Qualifications and Registration of Electors|Part 1 - Qualifications of Electors|§ 1-2-104. Additional Qualifications

 The authorizing legislation, as defined in section 1-1-104 (1.5), may provide additional or alternative qualifications for a person to become an eligible elector of a political subdivision.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 638, § 2, effective January 1, 1993. L. 94: (1)(a) amended, p. 1752, § 6, effective January 1, 1995. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1735, § 9, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-2-104 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-2-203 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 2 - Qualifications and Registration of Electors|Part 2 - Registration of Electors|§ 1-2-203. Registration on Indian Reservations

  The secretary or secretary's designee of any tribal council of an Indian tribe located on a federal reservation serves as a deputy registrar only for registration purposes for the county in which the reservation is located. The secretary of the tribal council or the secretary's designee shall register any eligible elector residing in any precinct in the county who provides a complete voter registration application to the secretary of the tribal council at any time during which registration is permitted in the office of the county clerk and recorder. The secretary of the tribal council shall forward the registration records to the county clerk and recorder, either in person or by certified mail, on or before the fifteenth day of each month; except that, within twenty-two days before an election, the secretary of the tribal council shall appear in person or transmit daily to deliver any registration records to the county clerk and recorder. Within eight days before an election, the secretary of the tribal council shall accept an application and inform the applicant that he or she must go to a voter service and polling center in order to vote in that election.    An eligible elector who lives on an Indian reservation, but who does not have a residence address recognized by the United States postal service, may register to vote using, as his or her residence address, the address of the tribal council headquarters or any other address approved by the secretary of the tribal council.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 640, § 2, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1398, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 568, § 9, effective May 18. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (HB 19-1278), ch. 326, p. 3006, § 5, effective August 2.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-2-202.5 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For the short title (“Colorado Votes Act”) in HB 19-1278, see section 1 of chapter 326, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.   ANNOTATION   Annotator's note. The following annotations are taken from a case decided under former provisions similar to this section.   Provisions not mandatory. To treat all of the provisions of this statute as mandatory so as to deprive those who attempt to register would provide an unequal application of the statute and an inconsistency not warranted by any express language in the enactment. Meyer v. Putnam, 186 Colo. 132 , 526 P.2d 139 (1974).   Obtaining social security numbers from vast majority of voters is only directory. Meyer v. Putnam, 186 Colo. 132 , 526 P.2d 139 (1974).
CO Code § 1-2-205 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 2 - Qualifications and Registration of Electors|Part 2 - Registration of Electors|§ 1-2-205. Self-Affirmation Made by Elector

  The registration record to be signed by the elector shall bear the following statement:    Each elector making application for registration or preregistration shall make the following self-affirmation: “I, ...., affirm that I am a citizen of the United States; I have been a resident of Colorado for at least twenty-two days immediately before an election I intend to vote in; I am at least sixteen years old; and I understand that I must be at least seventeen and turning eighteen on or before the date of the next general election to be eligible to vote in a primary election, and at least eighteen to be eligible to vote in any other election. I further affirm that the residence address I provided is my sole legal place of residence. I certify under penalty of perjury that the information I have provided on this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief; and that I have not, nor will I, cast more than one ballot in any election.”.    (Deleted by amendment,L. 94, p. 1754, § 10, effective January 1, 1995.)    The elector shall sign the registration record as evidence of the affirmation made by the elector.    This section does not apply to a person registered in accordance with section 1-2-213.3 or 1-2-502.5.      WARNING: IT IS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR: To swear or affirm falsely as to your qualifications to register to vote.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 643, § 2, effective January 1, 1993. L. 94: (2), (3), and (4) amended, p. 1754, § 10, effective January 1, 1995. L. 2013: (1) and (2) amended,(HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 691, § 12, effective May 10; (2) amended,(HB 13-1135), ch. 184, p. 678, § 3, effective August 7; (2) amended,(HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 691, § 12, effective August 7. L. 2014: (2) amended,(SB 14-161), ch. 160, p. 557, § 5, effective May 9. L. 2018: (2) amended,(SB 18-150), ch. 261, p. 1600, § 2, effective July 1, 2019. L. 2019: (2) amended and (5) added,(SB 19-235), ch. 329, p. 3056, § 9, effective August 2; (2) amended,(HB 19-1278), ch. 326, p. 3007, § 7, effective August 2.    Editor's note:    This section is similar to former § 1-2-204 as it existed prior to 1992.    Amendments to subsection (2) by HB 19-1278 and SB 19-235 were harmonized.     Cross references:    For procuring false registration, see § 1-13-203.    In 2013, subsections (1) and (2) 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.    For the short title (“Colorado Votes Act”) in HB 19-1278, see section 1 of chapter 326, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.