Tag: voting
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GUEST OPINION: Voter readiness checklist for the November election
El Paso County voters are part of a tradition of secure, transparent, and accessible elections. As we approach the Nov. 3 General Election, my goal as your Clerk & Recorder is simple: make sure every eligible voter in El Paso County is fully prepared, fully informed and fully confident in the process. This year, our office…
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USPS ballot rule faces lawsuit from Colorado, other states
Colorado, along with 25 other states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service to challenge a new rule that seeks to restrict the mailing of ballots to American citizens on an eligible voters list. Colorado relies heavily on the mail-in ballot system. As do several states. The U.S. Postal Service recently laid out how it…
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LETTERS: A commitment to democracy; getting out the vote
A commitment to democracy The success of an election is often measured by turnout and participation, but its true success is measured by the people who make it possible. During the June 30, 2026, Primary Election, El Paso County recorded a 32.61% voter turnout, with 163,611 ballots cast from more than 501,000 active registered voters,…
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Colorado joins 24-state challenge to USPS rule tied to Trump election order
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office joined 24 state attorneys general in filing a formal complaint against what it called the U.S. Postal Service’s attempt to aid President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting. In March, Trump signed an executive order calling for the compilation of a list of individuals…
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Colorado Springs lawsuit challenges voting structure | Rachel Stovall
A legal battle has started in Colorado Springs. About voting. The League of Women Voters and Citizens Project have filed a lawsuit accusing our city government of violating the Colorado Voting Rights Act. They argue that Colorado Springs’ election structure has disproportionately affected minority participation. Basically, they claim our local voting system is racist.” I…
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LETTERS: Ballots are mailed; voting fraud fallacies
Please use your voice As ballots arrive in mailboxes across El Paso County for the June 30 primary election, I encourage every eligible voter to participate in this important civic responsibility. Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a voice and elections are how we make that voice heard. Whether your priorities are public safety,…
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LETTERS: Revisit the mayor’s vision; primary election voting is underway
Revisit the mayor’s vision As Colorado Springs continues to grapple with rising homelessness and policies focused on moving people from camps and public spaces, we should revisit Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s stated vision to “take a holistic approach to address the needs of our residents” and create a pathway to safe, stable, and affordable housing. Homelessness…
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LETTERS: Mixed messages leave community uncertain; lifelong learning process
Mixed messages leave community uncertain Reading at the Rock in Rockrimmon, Colorado Springs, will celebrate its first anniversary on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. COS Reads, a nonprofit organization, established the interim Reading at the Rock library after the Pikes Peak Library District closed the Rockrimmon Library and ended library services in…
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GUEST COLUMN: Address recalls, special elections with voter engagement
In March, Tom Bailey stepped down from his Colorado Springs City Council District 2 seat, following a successful certified recall petition by District 2 residents. He was elected less than one year ago, when he ran unopposed. Constituents cited Bailey’s support for projects like the Ford Amphitheater and the Royal Pines apartments as the basis for the…
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Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats | ANALYSIS
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in…