10/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2024 08:59
Oct. 14, 2024 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a public advisory today to remind Coloradans of their right to vote free from intimidation and to ensure polling places remain secure as the 2024 election approaches. The advisory replaces a previous version issued in 2022 and reflects the enactment of new legislation, Senate Bills 23-276 and 24-131.
The advisory outlines the importance of maintaining a secure, accessible voting process in Colorado, and provides clear guidance on what constitutes voter intimidation. It also details the penalties for violations, which include fines and imprisonment.
"Colorado's democracy is built on the right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot safely and freely, without fear or intimidation," said Weiser. "We will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the integrity of our elections, and those who seek to intimidate voters or disrupt poll centers will be held accountable."
Highlights from the public advisory:
For further information, please see the public advisory.
Any person who witnesses or is a target of voter intimidation or election worker intimidation should contact their local law enforcement agency or county clerk and recorder for immediate assistance, or the Colorado Attorney General's Office at [email protected] or (720) 508-6000. In an emergency, call 911.
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