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CO Code § 1-5-304 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 3 - Registration Records|§ 1-5-304. Lists of Property Owners

  For elections where owning property in the political subdivision is a requirement for voting in the election, no later than the fortieth day preceding the date of the election, the designated election official, in addition to using the affidavit prescribed in section 32-1-806, C.R.S., shall order the list of property owners from the county assessor. Except as otherwise required under subsection (2) of this section, the county assessor shall certify and deliver an initial list of all recorded owners of taxable real and personal property within the political subdivision no later than thirty days before the election. The supplemental list for the political subdivision shall be provided no later than twenty days before the election and shall contain the names and addresses of all recorded owners who have become owners no later than thirty days prior to the election and after the initial list of property owners was provided. The cost for the lists shall be assessed by the county assessors and paid by the political subdivision holding the election. The fee for furnishing the lists shall be no less than twenty-five dollars for both lists nor more than one cent for each name contained on the lists, whichever is greater.    The designated election official of a special district may order the list described in subsection (1) of this section of all recorded owners of taxable real and personal property within the special district as of the thirtieth day before the election with a supplementary list to be provided on the twentieth day before the election, or the designated election official may order a complete list as of the twentieth day before the election.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 707, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1411, § 49, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1161, § 29, effective July 1. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 773, § 45, effective May 20; entire section amended, p. 451, § 6, effective August 4.    Editor's note:   Amendments to this section by Senate Bill 99-025 and House Bill 99-1268 were harmonized.
CO Code § 1-5-401 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-401. Method of Voting

  For all general, primary, congressional vacancy, coordinated, odd-year, and recall elections, and for any election in which the governing body of a political subdivision other than a county determines that an election shall be by mail ballot, the county clerk and recorder or designated election official for the political subdivision, as applicable, shall conduct the election by mail ballot; except that votes cast at voter service and polling centers may be by paper ballots or by electronic or electromechanical voting systems.    For any election that the governing body of a political subdivision determines will be an independent mail ballot election, the designated election official for that political subdivision shall conduct the election by mail ballot in accordance with article 13.5 of this title.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 707, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1343, § 5, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 710, § 40, effective May 10. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 3, § 2, effective February 18.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-401 (1) as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:    For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.    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.    For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
CO Code § 1-5-406 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-406. Content of Ballots for Nonpartisan Elections

 The designated election official shall provide printed ballots for every election. The official ballots shall be printed and in the possession of the designated election official at least thirty days before the election. Every ballot shall contain the names of all duly nominated candidates for offices to be voted for at that election, except those who have died or withdrawn, and the ballot shall contain no other names. The arrangement of the names shall be established by lot at any time prior to the certification of the ballot. The designated election official shall notify the candidates of the time and place of the lot-drawing for the ballot. The drawing shall be performed by the designated election official or a designee. The names shall be printed on the ballot without political party designation.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 712, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1412, § 52, effective July 1.
CO Code § 1-5-408 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-408. Form of Ballots - Electronic Voting

  Ballot cards placed upon voting equipment shall, so far as practicable, be arranged as provided by sections 1-5-402, 1-5-403, and 1-5-404; except that they shall be of the size and design required by the voting equipment and may be printed on a number of separate ballot cards that are placed on the voting equipment.    If votes are recorded on a ballot card, a separate write-in ballot may be provided, which may be in the form of a paper ballot or envelope on which the elector may write in the title of the office and the name of a qualified write-in candidate.    Polling locations that use electromechanical voting systems may use ballot cards of different colors to ensure that electors receive a full ballot. Such polling locations may also use ballot cards of different colors for each party at primary elections.    Repealed.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 713, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 97: (4) amended, p. 185, § 3, effective August 6. L. 2004: (1), (3), and (4) amended, p. 1344, § 6, effective May 28. L. 2013: (3) amended and (4) repealed, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 711, § 41, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-405 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:    For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending subsections (1), (3), and (4), see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.    In 2013, subsection (3) was amended and subsection (4) was repealed 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 § 1-5-409 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-409. Single Cross Mark for Party Slate Not Permitted

 Each office in every election shall be voted upon separately, and no emblem, device, or political party designation shall be used on the official ballot at any election by which an eligible elector may vote for more than one office by placing a single cross mark on the ballot or by writing in the name of any political party or political organization.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 714, § 8, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-406 as it existed prior to 1992.   ANNOTATION   Annotator's note. The following annotations include cases decided under former provisions similar to this section.   Prior to the enactment of this section, a cross marked in ink against a party emblem on a ballot indicated a vote for the entire set of candidates of that party, while a cross so marked opposite the name of an individual candidate indicated a vote for that individual. When a ballot was marked against a party emblem, thereby indicating a vote for the entire list of candidates of such party, and was also marked against one or more names of candidates in another list, the ballot was void as to any office so doubly marked. Heiskell v. Landrum, 23 Colo. 65 , 46 P. 120 (1896).   And where the voter wrote, in the blank above the list of nominations, the name of a particular party, he indicated an intention to vote for all the candidates of that party named upon the ballot, unless, he manifested a different intention, i.e., by inserting an “X” opposite the name of an opposing candidate, or if there are two or more candidates for the same office, by drawing a line through the name of those, or the one, for whom he did not desire to vote. Bromley v. Hallock, 57 Colo. 148 , 140 P. 186 (1914).
CO Code § 1-5-410 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-410. Printing and Distribution of Ballots

  In political subdivisions using paper ballots or electronic ballot cards, the designated election official shall have a sufficient number of ballots printed and distributed to the election judges in the respective polling locations.    This section does not apply to any election in which a ballot-on-demand system is used.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 714, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 711, § 42, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-407 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 § 1-5-411 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-411. Substitute Ballots

 If the ballots to be furnished to any election judges are not delivered at the time and in the manner required in section 1-5-410 or if after delivery they are destroyed or stolen, it shall be the duty of the designated election official to cause other ballots to be prepared, as nearly in the form prescribed as practicable, with the words “substitute ballot” printed on each ballot. Upon receipt of the ballots thus prepared from the designated election official, accompanied by a statement under oath that the designated election official prepared and furnished the substitute ballots and that the original ballots have not been received or have been destroyed or stolen, the election judges shall cause the substitute ballots to be used at the election. If from any cause neither the official ballots nor the substitute ballots are ready in time to be distributed for the election or if the supply of ballots is exhausted before the polls are closed, unofficial ballots, printed or written, made as nearly as possible in the form of the official ballots, may be used until substitutes prepared by the designated election official can be printed and delivered.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 715, § 8, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-408 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-5-413 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 4 - Ballots|§ 1-5-413. Sample Ballots

 Sample ballots must be printed in the form of official ballots, but must be clearly marked as “SAMPLE BALLOT”. Sample ballots must be delivered to the election judges and posted with the cards of instruction provided for in section 1-5-504 . All sample ballots are subject to public inspection.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 579, § 41, effective May 18.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-410 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-5-501 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-501. Sufficient Voting Booths, Voting Machines, or Electronic Voting Equipment

  At all elections in political subdivisions that use paper ballots, the governing body shall provide in each polling location a sufficient number of voting booths. Each voting booth shall be situated so as to permit eligible electors to prepare their ballots screened from observation and shall be furnished with supplies and conveniences necessary for voting.    At all elections in political subdivisions that use electronic or electromechanical voting systems, the designated election official shall supply each polling location with sufficient voting equipment.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: (2) amended, p. 1344, § 7, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 43, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-501 as it existed prior to 1992.   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.    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.     ANNOTATION   Mere irregularities in the conduct of an election which do not deprive any legal voter of the elective franchise, and from which no injury results to anyone, do not warrant the rejection of the official returns of a precinct, although such irregularities may include a failure to strictly comply with certain statutory regulations, such as, for example, the failure to provide a guard rail. Baldauf v. Gunson, 90 Colo. 243 , 8 P.2d 265 (1932) (decided under former law).
CO Code § 1-5-502 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-502. Ballot Boxes for Nonmachine Voting

 The governing body of each political subdivision using paper ballots or electronic vote counting equipment shall provide at least one ballot box for each polling location. The ballot boxes shall be strongly constructed so as to prevent tampering, with a small opening at the top and with a lid to be locked. The designated election official shall keep the ballot boxes and keys and deliver them, prior to the date on which the polling locations open, to the election judges.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 586, § 25, effective April 30. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 774, § 48, effective May 20. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 44, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-502 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:    For delivery of election returns, ballot boxes, and other election papers, see § 1-7-701.    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 § 1-5-503 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-503. Arrangement of Voting Equipment or Voting Booths and Ballot Boxes

 The voting equipment or voting booths and the ballot box shall be situated in the polling location so as to be in plain view of the election officials and watchers. No person other than the election officials and those admitted for the purpose of voting are permitted within the immediate voting area, which is considered as within six feet of the voting equipment or voting booths and the ballot box, except by authority of the election judges or the designated election official, and then only when necessary to keep order and enforce the law.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1344, § 8, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 45, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-503 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:    For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.    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 § 1-5-504 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-504. Instruction Cards

  The designated election official of each political subdivision shall furnish to the election judges a sufficient number of instruction cards for the guidance of eligible electors in preparing their ballots. The election judges shall post at least one of the cards in each polling location. The cards shall be printed in large, clear type and shall contain full instructions to the eligible electors as to what should be done:   To obtain ballots for voting;    To prepare the ballots for deposit in the ballot box;    To obtain a new ballot in the place of one spoiled by accident or mistake;    To obtain assistance in marking ballots; and    To vote for a write-in candidate.        History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2013: IP (1) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 46, effective May 10.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-504 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   In 2013, the introductory portion to subsection (1) 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 § 1-5-504.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-504.5. Items to Be Posted at Polling Locations

  The following items shall be posted at each polling location:   A polling location sign visible from the outside of the closest entrance to the polling location pursuant to section 1-5-106;    A sign notifying persons outside and inside of the polling location that no electioneering is permitted within one hundred feet of the polling location pursuant to section 1-13-714;    Instruction cards for the guidance of eligible electors pursuant to section 1-5-504;    Sample ballots pursuant to section 1-5-413;    An explanation of the procedures that govern the provision of voting assistance to electors with disabilities who require such assistance pursuant to section 1-7-111. The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to prescribe the form of such explanation.        History. Source: L. 96: Entire section added, p. 1744, § 36, effective July 1. L. 2000: (1)(e) added, p. 1086, § 1, effective May 26. L. 2013: IP(1), (1)(a), and (1)(b) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 713, § 47, effective May 10.    Cross references:   In 2013, the introductory portion to subsection (1) and subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) 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 § 1-5-505 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-505. Election Expenses to Be Paid by County

  Except as provided in section 1-5-505.5, the cost of conducting general, primary, and congressional vacancy elections, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge, the payment of which shall be provided for in the same manner as the payment of other county expenses.      For a special legislative election, if the state senatorial or state representative district in which the special legislative election is to be held is comprised of one or more whole counties or a part of one county and all or a part of one or more other counties, the cost of conducting a special legislative election, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge of the county in which there were irregularities in the votes cast or counted at the general election for such district.    If the state senatorial or state representative district in which the special election is to be held is comprised of a portion of one county, the cost of conducting a special legislative election, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge of such county.    The payment of such costs of a special legislative election shall be provided for in the same manner as the payment of other county expenses.         History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 1389, § 9, effective June 4. L. 2000: (1) amended, p. 655, § 1, effective August 2.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-505 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For payment of county expenses, see part 1 of article 25 of title 30.   ANNOTATION   Counties are required under subsection (1) of this section to assume the cost of providing drop-off boxes for mail-in ballots at every polling place on election day in compliance with § 1-8-113 (1)(a) , notwithstanding that this increase in service may create additional costs to the county. Subsection (1) and statute requiring state reimbursement to counties for costs associated with an increased level of service, § 29-1-304.5 (1) , are in irreconcilable conflict. However, subsection (1), which pertains only to election funding, is more specific than the other statute, which broadly applies its reimbursement requirement to most existing state programs. Although § 29-1-304.5 (1) was adopted after subsection (1), there is no manifest intent that it should prevail in a conflict with the other statute. Rather, the intent of the legislature was to prioritize citizens' access to free and fair elections over convenience or cost savings to counties. Thus, subsection (1) should prevail over § 29-1-304.5 (1), rendering § 29-1-304.5 (1) inapplicable to the requirement that counties provide drop-off boxes for mail-in ballots at every polling place on election day under § 1-8-113 (1)(a) . Gessler v. Doty, 2012 COA 4 , 272 P.3d 1131.