Broomfield 2013 Election Report
The City and County Clerk for Broomfield conducted a coordinated election on November 5, 2013. Shortly after the election, the Broomfield Clerk and Recorder notified the Secretary of State’s office of the mandatory recount and sought guidance on how to conduct the recount. During these conversations, it became clear to the Office that the Clerk may have committed several errors in conducting the election.
The Secretary of State has a duty to supervise coordinated elections in Colorado. The Office sent staff to the Broomfield Elections office to investigate the conduct of the election.
This report outlines the Office’s concerns with the City and County of Broomfield Coordinated Election. As of the date of this report, and based on the information provided by the Clerk’s office, the Clerk’s errors in conducting the election cast doubt on the legality of numerous votes. The conclusions in this report are based on the most current information available. These conclusions may change if different information comes to light.