Secretary Wayne Williams: "Vote in Honor of a Vet"

DENVER, Oct. 14, 2016 -- Secretary of State Wayne Williams is reminding Coloradans of the office's "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" effort.

The program recognizes the role the military plays in keeping our democracy strong to ensure we can continue to cast ballots each election. Colorado is one of 15 states that offers the program, according to the National Association of Secretaries of State.

"With a father and brother who served in the U.S. Navy and a nephew who has just returned from Afghanistan, I know the risks and sacrifices made to protect the republic," Williams said. "Honor a vet and vote."

A link on the Colorado Secretary of State website allows Coloradans to sign up for the program, identify the veteran they are voting for and say something in 2,000 words or less about that person, such as when he or she served and the branch of the military. Participants will receive a personalized button with the name of the service member, and some stories may be highlighted on our website or blog.

If you have questions about this program, contact Lisa.Doran@SOS.state.co.us or 303-894-2200, ext. 6104.

Clerks on Monday will start mailing ballots to Colorado's 3.1 million domestic voters. The deadline to send ballots to overseas and military voters was Sept. 24.