Statement from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on United States Postal Service Letters to States Regarding Mail Ballots

Denver, August 14, 2020 – Below is a statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold regarding a letter the state of Colorado received from the United States Postal Service regarding mail ballot deadlines. For a copy of the letter, please click here.

"Colorado's election model is well situated to handle both the delivery and return of mail ballots. While I am concerned about service disruptions and other attacks on the U.S. Postal Service from President Trump and members of his administration, I am confident that Coloradans will have their voices heard in November's election. We send out mail ballots three weeks in advance of Election Day to allow sufficient time for delivery. In addition, there are alternative methods for returning ballots rather than returning them through the mail. We have over 300 drop boxes across the state or voters can drop their ballots off in person at a voting center. In fact, starting eight days before an election we encourage voters to use one of these two options rather than the mail to ensure their ballot is received by 7 p.m. on Election Day."