Secretary of State Jena Griswold Convenes Bipartisan Election Advisory Commission for Engagement in 2019 and 2020 Elections

Denver, June 21, 2019 – Today, the Bipartisan Election Advisory Commission reconvened to discuss the implementation of 2019 elections legislation and preparations for the 2019 and 2020 elections. The commission’s purpose is to make recommendations to the Secretary of State regarding the development and implementation of best practices, administrative rules, and legislation.

“I am looking forward to working with this group of legislators, county clerks, and community leaders to ensure Colorado’s continued leadership on election access and security,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “This bipartisan commission will be critical to our success in the coming years.”

The members of the commission are (listed in alphabetical order):

• Pam Anderson, Colorado County Clerks Association
• Kelly Byrne, America Votes
• Judd Choate, Colorado Department of State
• Jennifer Flanagan, Deputy Secretary of State
• Karen Goldman, Municipal League
• Senator Julie Gonzales
• Amanda Gonzalez, Colorado Common Cause
• Dusti Gurule, COLOR
• Jennifer Levin, Disability Law Colorado
• Representative Susan Lontine
• Rosemary Lytle, NAACP
• Chris Murray, Colorado Republican Party
• Tiffany Parker, La Plata County Clerk
• Representative Janice Rich
• Patty Salazar, Department of Regulatory Agencies
• Lizzy Stephan, New Era Colorado
• Senator Jack Tate
• Martha Tierney, Colorado Democratic Party
• Michael Valdez, Special District Association
• Janice Vos Caudill, Pitkin County Clerk

The Bipartisan Election Advisory Commission was first established in 2016.  More information about the commission, its members, and their meetings can be found at https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/LawsRules/advisoryCommittee.html.