C.R.S. Section 1-7-601
Judges’ certificate and statement


(1)

As soon as all the votes have been read and counted, either at the precincts or at the electronic balloting counting centers, the election judges shall make a certificate for each precinct, stating the name of each candidate, the office for which that candidate received votes, and stating the number of votes each candidate received. The number shall be expressed in numerical figures. The entry shall be made, as nearly as circumstances will permit, in the following form:
At an election held ...................., in precinct ......, in the county of .................... and state of Colorado, on the .................... day of .................... in the year ......, the following named candidates received the number of votes annexed to their respective names for the following described offices: Total number of ballots or votes cast was ..... A.B. and E.F. had 72 votes for governor and lieutenant governor; C.D. and G.H. had 69 votes for governor and lieutenant governor; J.K. had 68 votes for representative in congress; L.M. had 70 votes for representative in congress; N.O. had 72 votes for state representative; P.Q. had 71 votes for state representative; R.S. had 84 votes for sheriff; T.W. had 60 votes for sheriff; (and the same manner for any other persons voted for).
Certified by us:
A.B.
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C.D.
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E.F.
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Election Judges

(1.5)

In addition to the information required by subsection (1) of this section, the certificate prepared by the election judges for each precinct shall state the ballot title and submission clause of any ballot issue or ballot question voted upon in the election and the number of votes counted for and against the ballot issue or ballot question.

(2)

In addition, the election judges shall make a written statement showing the number of ballots voted, making a separate statement of the number of unofficial and substitute ballots voted, the number of ballots delivered to electors, the number of spoiled ballots, the number of ballots not delivered to electors, and the number of ballots returned, identifying and specifying the same. All unused ballots, spoiled ballots, and stubs of ballots voted shall be returned with the statement.

(3)

Any judges’ certificates and statements may be combined into one document if so directed by the designated election official.

Source: Section 1-7-601 — Judges’ certificate and statement, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-01.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

1‑7‑101
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
1‑7‑905
Preparation of notices
1‑7‑905.5
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

§ 1-7-601’s source at colorado​.gov