(1) The results of an election on any ballot question or ballot issue may be contested in the manner provided by this part 14. The grounds for such contest are those grounds set forth in section 1-13.5-1401 (1)(b), (1)(c), and (1)(d). The contestee is the appropriate election official. In addition to other matters required to be set forth by this part 14, the statement of intention to contest the election must set forth the question contested.
(2) Any contest arising out of a ballot issue or ballot question concerning the order on the ballot or concerning whether the form or content of any ballot title meets the requirements of section 20 of article X of the state constitution must be conducted as provided in section 1-11-203.5.
(3) The result of an election on any ballot issue approving the creation of any debt or other financial obligation may be contested in the manner provided by this part 14. The grounds for such contest are those grounds set forth in sections 1-11-201 (4) and 1-13.5-1401 (1)(b), (1)(c), and (1)(d). The contestee is the local government for which the ballot issue was decided.
Source: L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 56, § 6, effective February 18.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 13.5 - Colorado Local Government Election Code
§ 1-13.5-1401. Person Elected - Contest - Causes
§ 1-13.5-1402. District Judge to Preside - Bond
§ 1-13.5-1403. Filing Statement - Contents
§ 1-13.5-1404. Summons - Answer
§ 1-13.5-1405. Trial and Appeals
§ 1-13.5-1408. Ballot Questions and Ballot Issues - How Contested