Elections can’t be stolen. We conduct audits and recounts to ensure results are accurate.

A bipartisan group of county officials tests voting equipment in the weeks prior to each election

A bipartisan group of county officials conducts an extensive audit of every election to ensure they are accurate.

Colorado law automatically requires recounts in very close contests.

All of the above is open to the public and to party/candidate/issue watchers

Visit Colorado’s Audit center to learn more.

Fraud is extremely rare and easily identified. Colorado voting processes are designed to prevent fraud and ensure votes are accurately counted.

Colorado elections are conducted by Republican, Democratic, and Unaffiliated local county officials—not the state or federal government. Meet some - Colorado County Clerks Association video 2020 Election - YouTube

Republican and Democratic election judges oversee every important election process in each county to ensure elections are fair. Become an election judge.

The voter registration system and signature verification process do not permit a voter from voting more than once in a given election.

Colorado is a member of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), which helps matches records across states, preventing voters from voting in more than one state.

Fraud is prosecuted. Anyone attempting election fraud can be prosecuted.

Under Colorado Law, it is unlawful for any person to procure a false voter registration. To do so is considered a class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, any individual voting in any election knowing that they are not entitled to vote in such an election is committing a class 5 felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to three years. Election crimes, rules, and penalties FAQs.

Under Federal Law, voters and election officials can be prosecuted for numerous offenses. Election crimes and safety - fbi.gov

Complaint forms

File a complaint alleging a violation of Colorado Election Law (PDF).

File a complaint alleging a violation of Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (PDF).