Tag:elections

State and local election workers quitting amid abuse, officials tell U.S. Senate panel

State and local election officials face threats and intimidation, driving experienced workers out of the profession, a panel of election officials told a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday.

Bill Looks to Take Partisan Politics Out of DA and Sheriff Elections in Colorado

The bill hopes to boost public trust in criminal justice by making elections for sheriffs and DAs nonpartisan.

‘A Period of Hellish Disturbance’ in Wake of 1904 General Election

In December 1904, the Colorado Supreme Court threw out an entire precinct’s votes in a general election, surprising the state's legal community. In a somewhat similar case, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 7 in Moore v. Harper, which focuses on the independent state legislature theory.

2022 Election Results Impacting the Colorado Judicial Branch

What did the 2022 midterms mean for Colorado’s third branch of government?

Colorado Judicial Institute Honors 2022 Recipients of Judicial Excellence Award

The Colorado Judicial Institute hosted its 20th annual awards dinner Nov. 1 where four state judges were honored.

Under the Hood of Colorado’s Judicial Retention Elections

Colorado’s system for voting on judge retention is complicated, but the details matter when voters are looking to make an informed decision.

Election Security Bill Introduced

Senate Democrats introduced a bill this past week that takes aim at election security concerns that have been circulating the state.

Colorado Secretary of State Sues to Bar Mesa County Clerk From Overseeing 2022 Election

Colorado State Secretary Jena Griswold sued Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to prevent her from overseeing 2022 elections.