C.R.S. Section 1-7-106
Watchers at general and congressional vacancy elections


(1)

Each participating political party or issue committee whose candidate or issue is on the ballot, and each unaffiliated and write-in candidate whose name is on the ballot for a general or congressional vacancy election, is entitled to have watchers as specified in subsection (2) of this section. The chairperson of the county central committee, or the state chairperson of each major political party, the county chairperson or other authorized official of each minor political party, the issue committee, or the write-in or unaffiliated candidate shall certify the names of one or more persons selected as watchers on standardized forms provided by the secretary of state and submit the names of the persons selected as watchers to the county clerk and recorder. To the extent possible, the chairperson, authorized official, issue committee, or candidate shall submit the names by the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election. The watchers shall surrender the certificates to the election judges at the time they enter the voter service and polling center and are sworn by the judges. This section does not prevent party candidates or county party officers from visiting voter service and polling centers or drop-off locations to observe the progress of voting.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Each participating political party or issue committee whose candidate or issue is on the ballot, and each unaffiliated and write-in candidate whose name is on the ballot for a general or congressional vacancy election, is entitled to have watchers as follows:

(I)

In a central count facility, one watcher per central count process, but in any case not less than one watcher for every ten election judges;

(II)

During signature verification, one watcher for every four election judges; and

(III)

At each voter service and polling center, one watcher per voter service and polling center process.

(b)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2)(a) of this section, the number of watchers permitted in a room at one time is subject to space limitations and local safety codes.

Source: Section 1-7-106 — Watchers at general and congressional vacancy elections, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-01.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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Hours of voting on election day
1‑7‑102
Employees entitled to vote
1‑7‑104
Affidavits of eligibility
1‑7‑105
Watchers at primary elections
1‑7‑106
Watchers at general and congressional vacancy elections
1‑7‑107
Watchers at nonpartisan elections
1‑7‑108
Requirements of watchers
1‑7‑110
Preparing to vote in person
1‑7‑111
Electors requiring assistance
1‑7‑113
Influencing electors
1‑7‑114
Write-in votes
1‑7‑115
Time in voting area
1‑7‑116
Coordinated elections - definition
1‑7‑118
Ranked voting in a coordinated election - procedure - costs - definition
1‑7‑119
Voter service and polling centers - electors - use of mobile phones
1‑7‑201
Voting at primary election
1‑7‑203
Accounting forms
1‑7‑301
Judges open ballot box first
1‑7‑302
Electors given only one ballot
1‑7‑303
Spoiled ballots
1‑7‑304
Manner of voting in person
1‑7‑305
Counting by counting judges
1‑7‑307
Method of counting paper ballots
1‑7‑309
Determination of improperly marked ballots
1‑7‑401
Judges to inspect machines
1‑7‑402
Sample ballots - ballot labels
1‑7‑403
Instruction to electors
1‑7‑404
Judge to inspect voting machine
1‑7‑405
Seal on voting machine
1‑7‑406
Close of polls and count - seals
1‑7‑407
Close of polls - primary
1‑7‑501
Judges open ballot box first
1‑7‑503
Manner of voting
1‑7‑504
Spoiled ballot or ballot card
1‑7‑505
Close of polls - security of voting machinery
1‑7‑507
Electronic vote-counting - procedure
1‑7‑508
Determination of improperly marked ballots
1‑7‑509
Electronic and electromechanical vote counting - testing of equipment required - rules
1‑7‑510
Election software code - escrow - definitions
1‑7‑511
Election software - voting equipment providers - escrow - definitions
1‑7‑512
Voting system providers - duties
1‑7‑513
Voting equipment - records
1‑7‑513.5
Voting equipment - security
1‑7‑514
Random audit
1‑7‑515
Risk-limiting audits - rules - legislative declaration - definitions
1‑7‑601
Judges’ certificate and statement
1‑7‑603
Alternative preparation of election returns - procedures
1‑7‑701
Delivery of election returns, ballot boxes, and other election papers
1‑7‑801
Ballots preserved
1‑7‑802
Preservation of election records
1‑7‑901
Receipt of comments concerning ballot issues
1‑7‑902
Preparation of fiscal information
1‑7‑903
Preparation of written comments
1‑7‑904
Transmittal of notices
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Preparation of notices
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Form of notice
1‑7‑906
Mailing of notices
1‑7‑907
Ballot issue notice
1‑7‑908
Additional notice - election to create financial obligation
1‑7‑1001
Short title
1‑7‑1002
Ranked voting methods - report - definitions
1‑7‑1003
Conduct of elections using ranked voting methods - instant runoff voting - choice voting or proportional voting - reports
1‑7‑1004
Secretary of state - rules - guidance to local governments
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 1-7-106’s source at colorado​.gov