Colorado Statutes § 1-11-217 Costs of election contest

(1) A judgment against the contestor pursuant to the provisions of sections 1-11-211 and 1-11-212 , concerning election of a candidate or determination of a ballot question, shall provide that the contestor is liable for all fees incurred in the contested election by all contestees, including reasonable costs and attorney fees.

(2) A judgment against the contestor pursuant to the provisions of sections 1-11-211 and 1-11-212 , concerning the determination of a ballot issue, or pursuant to section 1-11-212.5 , concerning the determination of a ballot issue that includes approval of the creation of any debt or other financial obligation, shall provide that the contestor is liable for all fees incurred in the contested election by all contestees, including reasonable costs and attorneys fees, but a judgment for costs and fees shall be awarded in favor of the state or a political subdivision only if the suit is ruled frivolous, as provided in article 17 of title 13 , C.R.S.