C.R.S. Section 1-12-119
Canvass of votes

  • notification of results

(1)

For the recall of a partisan officer, the canvass board shall be composed of one representative from each major political party and the county clerk and recorder.

(2)

For the recall of a nonpartisan officer, the canvass board shall be composed of the designated election official, one member of the governing body, and one eligible elector of the political subdivision.

(3)

The canvass board shall complete and certify the abstract of votes in accordance with article 10 of this title.

(4)

If the majority of those voting on the recall question voted “yes”, upon receipt of the certified abstract of votes cast, the designated election official shall issue a certificate of election to the successor candidate who received the highest number of votes. A copy of the certificate shall be transmitted by the secretary of state to the appropriate house of the general assembly for recall elections concerning the general assembly and to the governor for the recall of all other elections of state officers. For all other recall elections, a copy of the certificate shall be transmitted to the governing body of the political subdivision. The candidate who received the highest number of votes shall be sworn in and shall assume the duties of the office upon certification of the election results.

(5)

If less than a majority of those voting on the recall question voted “yes”, upon receipt of the certified abstract of votes cast, the designated election official shall notify in writing the incumbent, each candidate for the office, the committee, and the governing body of the incumbent.

Source: Section 1-12-119 — Canvass of votes - notification of results, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-01.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

1‑12‑100.5
Definitions 1‑12‑101
Elected officers subject to recall 1‑12‑102
Limitations 1‑12‑103
Petition for recall - statement of grounds 1‑12‑104
Signatures required for state and county officers 1‑12‑105
Signatures required for school district officers 1‑12‑107
Designated election officials 1‑12‑108
Petition requirements - approval as to form - determination of sufficiency - protest - offenses 1‑12‑109
Resignation 1‑12‑110
Call for election - cancellation of recall election 1‑12‑111
Setting date of recall election 1‑12‑111.7
Recall election notice - publication 1‑12‑112
Ballots - statement included 1‑12‑113
Conduct and timing of recall election 1‑12‑114
Mail ballots - plan required - voter service and polling centers - number required - definition 1‑12‑115
Write-in candidates 1‑12‑116
Sufficiency of the recall 1‑12‑117
Nomination of successor - ballot certification 1‑12‑118
Election of successor 1‑12‑118.5
Postelection protest of successor candidate qualification - procedure 1‑12‑119
Canvass of votes - notification of results 1‑12‑120
Cost of recall election 1‑12‑120.5
Reimbursement for recall election expenses 1‑12‑121
Special provisions 1‑12‑122
Recalls subject to “Fair Campaign Practices Act” 1‑12‑123
Conflicts with constitutional requirements for recall of state officers or other elections laws 1‑12‑201
Vacancies in office of United States senator 1‑12‑202
Vacancies in office of representative in congress 1‑12‑203
Vacancies in general assembly 1‑12‑204
Vacancies in state and district offices 1‑12‑205
Vacancies in county offices 1‑12‑206
Vacancies in the office of county commissioner 1‑12‑207
Vacancies on nonpartisan boards 1‑12‑208
Unexpired terms less than ninety days 1‑12‑209
Terms of persons filling vacancies 1‑12‑210
Certification of appointment
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 1-12-119’s source at colorado​.gov