Mass Voter Registration Mailing Missing Required Info

Voter Participation Center forms missing affidavit and signature field

Denver, February 24, 2012 – Many Coloradans will receive or have already received voter registration applications from the Voter Participation Center. The group mailed voter registration applications throughout the state along with a pre-addressed envelope made out to the Secretary of State’s office.

Unfortunately, the voter registration forms fail to include a signature field and affidavit required under state law, among other deficiencies.

“Many of these unsuspecting Coloradans might believe they’re registered to vote when, in fact, these forms are insufficient under state law,” Secretary of State Scott Gessler said. “Although our county clerks will alert these applicants to their incomplete registrations, voters deserve clear guidance and access to the voter rolls.”

Coloradans who received the mailings should first verify their voter record by visiting GoVoteColorado.com to ensure it is accurate. Those with a Colorado identification card or driver’s license can make changes directly through the web site or can print out and mail a state-approved voter registration application directly to their county clerk or the Secretary of State’s office. 

Although the Voter Participation Center worked through the state’s Elections Division, the mailing failed to match the approved voter registration form.