New Law Upgrades Colorado's Vote-by-Mail System

Governor Jared Polis (D-CO) signed a bill into law Friday aimed at improving Colorado’s nation-leading vote by mail system.

Sponsored by state Rep. Tom Sullivan (D-Centennial), the bill improves the processing of late ballots, ensuring destroyed or spoiled ballots do not stand in the way of a Coloradan’s right to vote.

“As the nation discusses whether or not to adopt vote by mail–a proven, safe, and democratic system–Colorado is busy working to make our already effective process even better,” said Sullivan in a news release.

As one of a handful of states that has transitioned to voting almost exclusively by mail, the universal mail ballot system puts Colorado in a unique position to safely administer upcoming elections during the COVID-19 health pandemic, according to a statement by the Colorado House Democrats.

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