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Part of situation: US DOJ election monitoring dispute (2 clusters)

Colorado officials contest DOJ election monitoring in Adams County

Colorado election Department of Justice Adams County election monitoring voter turnout

The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has challenged the U.S. Department of Justice’s plan to deploy election monitors to Adams County on Election Day. Deputy Secretary of State Andrew Kline stated in a letter to the DOJ that observers must request and receive permission to access non-public election spaces, such as areas where mail ballots are processed and signatures are verified.

Under updated election rules, approved observers will be prohibited from handling voting equipment, communicating with voters, or recording election activities via photo, video, or audio. The DOJ previously notified officials in Adams and Douglas counties of its intent to send observers, though it later retracted the notice for Douglas County.

In a separate development regarding voter turnout, Colorado officials have recommended that voters mail their ballots no later than Monday, Oct. 26, to ensure timely delivery. As of Oct. 22, approximately 661,879 Coloradans—about 16% of registered voters—had returned their ballots. Data shows Democrats have participated at a higher rate (22%) compared to Republicans (18%) and unaffiliated voters (13%).

Entities

Adams County · Andrew Kline · Colorado · Colorado Secretary of State’s Office · U.S. Department of Justice

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The returned ballots represent approximately 16% of all registered voters in Colorado. www.aspentimes.com · www.summitdaily.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] As of Oct. 22, approximately 661,879 Coloradans had returned their ballots. www.aspentimes.com · www.summitdaily.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Secretary of State recommends mailing ballots no later than Monday, Oct. 26. www.aspentimes.com · www.summitdaily.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office requires DOJ observers to request permission to access non-public election spaces. coloradosun.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Observers are barred from touching voting equipment, communicating with voters, or taking photos/videos of election activities. coloradosun.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Democrats have a 22% turnout rate, Republicans 18%, and unaffiliated voters 13% as of Oct. 22. www.aspentimes.com · www.summitdaily.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The DOJ notified Adams and Douglas counties of its intent to send observers, but later retracted the notice for Douglas County. coloradosun.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Early turnout in 2024 is 6 percentage points lower than the turnout 11 days prior to the 2024 presidential election. www.aspentimes.com · www.summitdaily.com

Sources

Colorado suggests mailing ballots no later than Monday as early voting swells ahead of Nov. 3 midterm [www.aspentimes.com]
Colorado suggests mailing ballots no later than Monday as early voting swells ahead of Nov. 3 midterm [www.steamboatpilot.com]
Colorado suggests mailing ballots no later than Monday as early voting swells ahead of Nov. 3 midterm [www.summitdaily.com]
The one thing everyone can do to fight for free and fair elections [www.vox.com]
Colorado pushes back on federal election monitors in Adams County [coloradosun.com]