Episode 539: Colorado Governor Signs Election Administration Bill with Amendment Neutralizing an Open Primary and RCV Initiative; Promises Future Action

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 10, 2024
Colorado Governor Signs Election Administration Bill with Amendment Neutralizing an Open Primary and RCV Initiative; Promises Future Action
Colorado’s governor signed a bill June 6th implementing several election administration changes which local election officials supported. But a late amendment may have neutralized an open primary and ranked choice voting initiative before the voters in November.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Colorado Sun - If voters adopt statewide ranked choice voting, Colorado may prevent it from taking effect
Colorado Sun - Colorado governor signs bill that would prevent voter-adopted statewide ranked choice voting from taking effect

Colorado Legislature - SB24-210 Summary
Colorado Secretary of State - Ballot initiative language
BallotPedia - Colorado Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2024)
Groups Taking Action:
Colorado Voters First, Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting for Colorado

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