Colorado Secretary of State
10/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2026 13:35
October 14 - Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation
Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation
Denver, October 14, 2026 - Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters of their legally protected rights to cast a ballot without interference or harassment.
"Every eligible Colorado voter has the right to cast a ballot free from intimidation or interference," said Secretary Griswold. "Voter intimidation is illegal, and my office is committed to working with our state and local partners to ensure every voter can participate safely and confidently."
Voters in Colorado have legally protected rights:
Interfering with voting is an election offense with criminal penalties.
It is illegal for federal agents to interfere with a voter's right to vote.
Official election watchers or members of the public do not have the right to interfere with a voter casting a ballot, including at drop boxes or voting centers.
Open carrying or concealed carrying a gun is prohibited within at least 100 feet of a drop box, voting center, or ballot processing facility, except for peace officers and uniformed security guards acting within the scope of their duties.
Electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of a drop box or voting center.
Coloradans have the right to request the name and credentials of door-to-door solicitors, as well as the organization they represent.
If an individual requests information about your voting history or how you voted, you are not required to answer.
If anyone feels harassed or threatened, they have the right to contact local law enforcement or notify the Colorado Attorney General's Office at 720-508-6000.
Colorado elections are safe, secure, and accurate:
All drop boxes are under 24/7 video surveillance.
It is a felony to tamper with voting equipment.
It is illegal to threaten, harass, doxx, or otherwise intimidate any election official or worker.
Colorado voters should be aware of election disinformation and election-related scams they may see online or by email, robocalls, and text messages. For accurate election information voters should always visit GoVoteColorado.gov or contact their local county clerk's office
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