News Release

Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation

Denver, October 29, 2025 - All voting centers and drop boxes for the 2025 Coordinated Election are open. Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters of their legally protected rights to cast a ballot without interference.

“It is so important that all Coloradans know they can vote without fear of intimidation or interference. We have the best elections in the nation, and we take any threat to our elections seriously. Voter intimidation is illegal, and it will not be tolerated in Colorado,” said Secretary Griswold. 

Voters in Colorado have legally protected rights:

• Official election watchers or members of the public do not have the right to interfere with a voter casting a ballot, including at drop boxes or voting centers.
• If an individual requests information about your voting history or how you voted, you are not required to answer.
• Open carrying or concealed carrying a gun is prohibited within 100 feet of a drop box, voting center, or ballot processing facility, except for law enforcement and uniformed security guards.
• Electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of a drop box or voting center.
• You have the right to request the name and credentials of door-to-door solicitors, as well as the organization they represent.
• If you feel harassed or threatened, you have the right to contact local law enforcement or notify the Colorado Attorney General’s Office at 720-508-6000.

Colorado elections are safe, secure, and accurate:

• In Colorado, all drop boxes are under 24/7 video surveillance.
• It is a felony to tamper with voting equipment.
• It is illegal to threaten, harass, doxx, or otherwise seek to intimidate any election official or worker.

Colorado voters should be aware of election disinformation and election-related scams they may see online or by email, robocalls, and text messages. For accurate election information voters should always visit GoVoteColorado.gov or contact their local county clerk’s office.