Record Number of Voter Registrations in Colorado
Early Voting and Absentee Numbers Very High
Denver, CO - The Colorado Secretary
of State reports a record number of voter registrations
in the state, reaching an all-time high of 3,114,566.
As a result, Secretary of State Donetta Davidson expects
a record turnout for this election The 3-million plus
voters reflects an increase of 230,618 registered voters,
compared to the last presidential election in 2000 when
there were 2,883,948.
“I am delighted that so many people are exercising
their right to vote,” said Secretary Davidson. “The
record registrations have been challenging for our County
Clerks, in their efforts to keep their rolls current,
and I know they are doing their best to make sure everyone
who has registered will be on voter rolls. Electors can
be assured their vote will count.”
Here is how the registrations numbers break out by party
affiliation:
· Republican 1,125,374
· Democrat 947,866
· Unaffiliated 1,028,886
· Libertarian 6,078
· Green 5,279
· Other 1,083
TOTAL 3,114,566
A more detailed analysis of registrations per county is
available on the Secretary of State’s Web site,
www.sos.state.co.us.
The Secretary of State expects that approximately 50 %
of registered voters who vote in this election will vote
early or by absentee ballot. As of Thursday, October 28,
321,278 absentee ballots have been returned and 256,114
people have taken part in early voting which ends Friday.
“With the additional new registrations, we know
that Election Day will be busy as well, in spite of the
early and absentee voting. Vote early in the day, at your
correct precinct, and please don’t forget to take
your picture ID,” said Secretary Davidson.
If in the rare instance a voter’s name does not
appear on registration rolls, or if they forgot their
identification, or requested an absentee ballot and did
not return it, they will be allowed to vote on a provisional
ballot, which will be crosschecked later.
If voters have questions or concerns, they should contact
their County Clerk and Recorder.
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