A write-in candidate is allowed in mail ballot elections if the candidate has filed an affidavit of intent with the designated election official pursuant to section 1-4-1101. Ballots for write-in candidates are counted pursuant to section 1-7.5-206.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 757, § 10, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 734, § 90, effective May 10.
Cross references: In 2013, this section was amended by the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act". For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 7.5 - Mail Ballot Elections
Part 1 - Mail Ballot Elections
§ 1-7.5-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 1-7.5-104.5. Ballots and Supplies for Mail Voting
§ 1-7.5-105. Preelection Process - Rules
§ 1-7.5-106. Secretary of State - Duties and Powers
§ 1-7.5-106.5. Registration Record - List of Mail Ballots
§ 1-7.5-107.2. Manner of Early Voting - Securing Ballots Cast During Early Voting
§ 1-7.5-107.3. Verification of Signatures - Rules
§ 1-7.5-107.5. Counting Mail Ballots
§ 1-7.5-108.5. Designation of Inactive Status in Connection With Mailing of Mail Ballots
§ 1-7.5-109. Write-in Candidates
§ 1-7.5-113. Voting at Group Residential Facilities
§ 1-7.5-113.5. Voting at County Jails or Detention Centers
§ 1-7.5-114. Watchers at Voter Service and Polling Centers
§ 1-7.5-115. Emergency Voting - Replacement Ballots - Electronic Transfer - Rules - Definition