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Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-102 Applicability

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-103 Election code liberally construed

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Definitions

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-105 Elections conducted pursuant to provisions that refer to qualified electors

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-105.5 District elections conducted on or prior to May 3, 2016 - limitations on contests based on elector qualifications - exceptions - validation - definitions

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Contests or Protests

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-105.5 District elections conducted on or prior to May 3, 2016 - limitations on contests based on elector qualifications - exceptions - validation - definitions

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Contests or Protests

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-106 Computation of time

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Definitions

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-108 Copies of election laws and manual provided

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-109 Forms prescribed - rules

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-110 Powers of county clerk and recorder and deputy - communication to electors - repeal

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-110 Powers of county clerk and recorder and deputy - communication to electors - repeal

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-111 Powers and duties of governing boards

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-113 Neglect of duty and wrongful acts - procedures for adjudication of controversies - review by supreme court

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Procedures Remedies Causes of Action Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-113 Neglect of duty and wrongful acts - procedures for adjudication of controversies - review by supreme court

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Procedures Remedies Causes of Action Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-113 Neglect of duty and wrongful acts - procedures for adjudication of controversies - review by supreme court

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Procedures Remedies Causes of Action Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-113 Neglect of duty and wrongful acts - procedures for adjudication of controversies - review by supreme court

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Procedures Remedies Causes of Action Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-116 Access to precinct caucus - party assembly

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Ballot Access - Candidate Caucus Remedies Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-116 Access to precinct caucus - party assembly

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Ballot Access - Candidate Caucus Remedies Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-116 Access to precinct caucus - party assembly

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Ballot Access - Candidate Caucus Remedies Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-116 Access to precinct caucus - party assembly

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Ballot Access - Candidate Caucus Remedies Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-201 Commencement of terms - state, congressional district, and county officers

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Terms of Office

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-202 Commencement of terms - nonpartisan officers

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Terms of Office Judicial Elections

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-202 Commencement of terms - nonpartisan officers

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Terms of Office Judicial Elections

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-203 End of term

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Terms of Office Judicial Elections

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-203 End of term

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Terms of Office Judicial Elections

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-301 Certification program

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-301 Certification program

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-302 Persons required to complete certification - deadline

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-302 Persons required to complete certification - deadline

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-303 Certification courses

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-303 Certification courses

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1-304 Qualifications and conduct of election officials

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1: Elections Generally

Topics: Qualifications - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-101 Legislative declaration

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: HAVA

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-102 Definitions

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Definitions HAVA

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-102 Definitions

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Definitions HAVA

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-103 Conflict with federal law

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws HAVA

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-103 Conflict with federal law

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws HAVA

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-104 Powers and duties of secretary of state

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-104 Powers and duties of secretary of state

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-105 Complaint procedure

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action Right to Appeal HAVA Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-105 Complaint procedure

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action Right to Appeal HAVA Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-105 Complaint procedure

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action Right to Appeal HAVA Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-105 Complaint procedure

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action Right to Appeal HAVA Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-105 Complaint procedure

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action Right to Appeal HAVA Enforcement

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-106 Federal elections assistance fund - match requirements - maintenance of effort - grants and loans to counties

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Election Costs HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-106 Federal elections assistance fund - match requirements - maintenance of effort - grants and loans to counties

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Election Costs HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-1.5-106 Federal elections assistance fund - match requirements - maintenance of effort - grants and loans to counties

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 1.5: Help America Vote Act

Topics: Election Costs HAVA Responsibilities - Election Officials

Colorado Statute

§ 1-2-101 Qualifications for registration - preregistration

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 2: Qualifications and Registration of Electors

Topics: Pre-registration Voter Registration

Colorado Statute

§ 1-2-101 Qualifications for registration - preregistration

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 2: Qualifications and Registration of Electors

Topics: Pre-registration Voter Registration

Colorado Statute

§ 1-2-102 Rules for determining residence

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 2: Qualifications and Registration of Electors

Topics: Voter Registration

Colorado Statute

§ 1-2-103 Military service - students - inmates - persons with behavioral or mental health disorders - confinement

Code: Title 1: Elections General, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy Elections Article 2: Qualifications and Registration of Electors

Topics: Voter Registration Military and Overseas Voting Rights

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