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Colorado begins mailing midterm election ballots
Colorado counties have begun mailing ballots for the November 3 midterm election. Under a new state law, election clerks can distribute ballots up to a week earlier than in previous years. In La Plata County, nearly 44,000 ballots are scheduled for mailing this Friday.
The upcoming ballot is noted for its length, driven in part by numerous statewide and local initiatives. Political group Advance Colorado has been identified as a major influence, using ballot initiatives to advance conservative policies. Investigations indicate that in 2022, approximately $11 million moved through the group's network, with $9 million of that amount remaining anonymous.
To receive a ballot by mail, Colorado residents must be registered by October 26. Voters can also register through Election Day but must vote in person if they register after the mail-in deadline. The Secretary of State reported that as of September 1, there were over 576,000 inactive registered voters in the state.
Entities
Advance Colorado · Colorado · La Plata County · Phil Anschutz · Tiffany Lee
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Colorado midterm ballot is exceptionally long due to numerous ballot initiatives. duclarion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voters must be registered by October 26 to receive a ballot by mail. www.aspentimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colorado had over 576,000 inactive registered voters as of September 1. www.aspentimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The midterm election will take place on Tuesday, November 3. www.aspentimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] La Plata County will mail nearly 44,000 ballots on Friday, one week earlier than usual due to new Colorado law. www.durangoherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2022, donors moved $11 million through Advance Colorado and its network, with approximately $9 million being anonymous. duclarion.com