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Voting & Elections 04.28.2017

Approval Voting Could Give Coloradans More Options at the Polls

Approval voting is an electoral method that allows a voter to cast a vote for as many of the candidates for each office as the voter chooses--as opposed to just one. A new bill would allow cities, towns, counties, school districts, and special districts in Colorado to conduct nonpartisan elections using the approval voting model.

Voting & Elections 02.23.2017

Making the Case for the National Popular Vote Compact

A Colorado senate legislative committee recently considered a bill to add our state into the National Popular Vote compact. Although the bill was killed in committee, it sparked an important conversation about reforming the Electoral College to ensure all Americans have the same voting power—no matter what state they call home.

Voting & Elections 02.2.2017

Kicking off the 2017 Session

While the country ushers in a new presidential administration, the Colorado General Assembly has returned for its 71st legislative session. Learn about our policy priorities this year at the Capitol.

Voting & Elections 11.22.2016

Just Vote! Colorado: 2016 Election Wrap-Up

The 2016 general election was Colorado’s first since the passage of COVAME, a law that significantly expanded voter access to the ballot. Voters are still getting used to the new law, and therefore had a slew of questions this voting season.

Voting & Elections 11.22.2016

Election Security in Colorado

Coloradans are fortunate for a variety of reasons—not least of which is the states’ voter-friendly elections system. Since the passage of COVAME, a law that dramatically expanded voter access to the ballot, the integrity of elections in Colorado has never been higher.

Voting & Elections 11.21.2016

Defending the Right to Vote

Each year, the same voting ID bills are introduced into the Colorado legislature. If passed, they would require Coloradans to present photo identification when registering to vote or casting a ballot.

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