2020 Abstract of Votes Cast
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2020 Abstract of Votes Cast Office of the Secretary of State State of Colorado Jena Griswold, Secretary of State Christopher P. Beall, Deputy Secretary of State Judd Choate, Director of Elections Elections Division Office of the Secretary of State 1700 Broadway, Suite 550 Denver, CO 80290 Phone: (303) 894-2200, ext. 6307 Official Publication of the Abstract of Votes Cast for the Following Elections: 2019 Odd-Year 2020 Presidential Primary 2020 Primary 2020 General Dear Coloradans, It is my privilege to present the biennial election abstract report, which contains the official statewide election results for the 2019 coordinated election, 2020 presidential primary, 2020 statewide primary, and 2020 general election. This report also includes voter turnout statistics and a directory of state and county elected officials. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Election Division staff compiled this information from materials submitted by Colorado’s 64 county clerk and recorders. Additional information is available at Accountability in Colorado Elections (ACE), available online at https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/ACE/index.html. Without a doubt, the 2020 election year will be remembered as one of our state’s most unusual and most historic. After starting with the state’s first presidential primary in 20 years, we oversaw two major statewide elections amidst a global pandemic and the worst forest fires in Colorado’s history. Yet, despite those challenges, Colorado voters enthusiastically made their voices heard. We set state participation records in each of those three elections, with 3,291,661 ballots cast in the general election, the most for any election in Colorado history. Our turnout rate in that election of 76.4% of the voting eligible population ranked second in the entire country and our turnout rate among active registered voters was an incredible 86.5%. Colorado is lucky to have one of the best voting models in the country. Just over 90% of our eligible voters are registered to vote, which is the highest of any state in the country. Our utilization of mail ballots, drop boxes, early voting, automatic and same-day voter registration, and Risk Limiting Audits ensure that Colorado’s elections are not only among the most accessible in the country, but also among the most secure. Our state’s participation proves that Coloradans have confidence in our election process. While the 2020 elections were very successful, we know that one of democracy’s biggest threats is complacency. That is why I pledge to you that the Colorado Secretary of State's Office is dedicated to ensuring that Colorado continues to be the nation’s gold standard for accessible and secure elections. Sincerely, Jena Griswold Table of Contents Office Information 1 Political Party and Organization Abbreviations 2 About the Format of this Abstract 3 Directory 4 United States Senators 4 Congressional Members 4 Governor 4 Lieutenant Governor 4 Secretary of State 4 State Treasurer 4 Attorney General 4 State Board of Education 4 Regents of the University of Colorado 4 Members of the State Senate 6 Members of the House of Representatives 8 District Attorneys 11 RTD Board of Directors 12 Colorado Supreme Court 13 Colorado Court of Appeals 14 Colorado District and County Judges 15 Colorado County Officers 26 Odd-Year Election Results - November 5, 2019 60 Presidential Primary Election Results - March 3, 2020 63 Democratic Party Ballot 63 Democratic Party Ballot 64 Republican Party Ballot 65 Primary Election Results - June 30, 2020 66 Republican Party Ballot 82 Libertarian Party Ballot 97 General Election Results - November 3, 2020 98 Judicial Retention 125 2020 Amendments and Propositions 140 2019 Odd-Year Election Turnout 156 2020 Presidential Primary Election Turnout 158 2020 Primary Election Turnout 160 2020 General Election Turnout 162 Office Information Elected Officials Terms of Office United States Senator 6 years United States Representative 2 years Governor / Lieutenant Governor 4 years Secretary of State 4 years State Treasurer 4 years Attorney General 4 years State Board of Education Colorado 6 years Regent of the University of Colorado 6 years State Senate 4 years State Representative 2 years District Attorney 4 years Regional Transportation District 4 years 1 LIB Political Party and Organization Abbreviations Abbreviation Political Party ACN American Constitution ALP Alliance ASP American Solidarity AVP Approval Voting DEM Democratic GRN Green IAP Independent American IND Independent LIB Libertarian NPA No Party Affiliation PRO Prohibition PRP Progressive REP Republican SEP Socialist Equality SLB Socialism and Liberation SWP Socialist Workers UNA Unaffiliated UNP Unaffiliated / No Party Affiliation UPA Unity 2 About the Format of this Abstract Results Contained in the Abstract This publication contains the official certified results for the 2019 Odd-Year, 2020 Presidential Primary, 2020 Primary, and 2020 General Elections for all candidates, judicial retention races, and ballot issues certified to the ballot by the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. Results & Officer Information Reported by the Counties The election results and county officer information in this abstract were obtained from each of Colorado’s 64 counties. The results in this abstract are more accurate than the compiled and totaled returns reported on the Secretary of State’s website immediately after the election because they account for any miscalculations in the totals initially reported by each county. Judicial Officer Information Judicial officer information, including dates of oath and terms of office, was provided by the Office of the State Court Administrator. Registered Voters, Ballots Cast, & Turnout In the results section of this abstract, the column titled “Registered Voters” is the number of registered voters eligible to vote in each contest. The column titled “Ballots Cast” is the number of voters who cast a ballot in each contest. The column titled “Turnout %” reflects the percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot in each contest. The county-level turnout, located at the back of the abstract, is provided using both active voters and registered voters. Colorado statute currently requires that county-level turnout be reported by registered voters. However, prior to 2011, statute required that turnout be reported by active voters. To allow comparison of turnout data throughout the years, we have chosen to provide the turnout data for both active and registered voters. Recent Changes in Colorado Law In 2016, Colorado voters approved citizen initiative Proposition 107. Proposition 107 created presidential primary elections in Colorado. This new election was held on March 3, 2020, a date set by the governor. Unaffiliated voters were allowed to participate in the presidential primary as is currently allowed in Colorado's primary election. The last Colorado presidential primary election was held in 2000. Between 2004-2016, political parties held caucuses in lieu of a presidential primary election. 3 Directory Name Party Home City District Term Salary United States Senators Michael Bennet DEM Denver State 2017-2023 $174,000 John W. Hickenlooper DEM Denver State 2021-2027 $174,000 Congressional Members Diana DeGette DEM Denver 1 2021-2023 $174,000 Joe Neguse DEM Lafayette 2 2021-2023 $174,000 Lauren Boebert REP Silt 3 2021-2023 $174,000 Ken Buck REP Windsor 4 2021-2023 $174,000 Doug Lamborn REP Colorado Springs 5 2021-2023 $174,000 Jason Crow DEM Aurora 6 2021-2023 $174,000 Ed Perlmutter DEM Arvada 7 2021-2023 $174,000 Governor Jared Polis DEM Boulder State 2019-2023 $123,193 Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera DEM Broomfield State 2019-2023 $93,360 Secretary of State Jena Griswold DEM Louisville State 2019-2023 $93,360 State Treasurer Dave Young DEM Greeley State 2019-2023 $93,360 Attorney General Phil Weiser DEM Denver State 2019-2023 $107,672 State Board of Education Lisa Escárcega DEM Denver 1 2021-2027 Angelika Schroeder DEM Boulder 2 2019-2025 Joyce Rankin REP Carbondale 3 2021-2027 Debora L. Scheffel REP Parker 4 2019-2025 Steven Durham REP Colorado Springs 5 2017-2023 Rebecca McClellan DEM Centennial 6 2017-2023 Karla Esser DEM Lakewood 7 2021-2027 Regents of the University of Colorado Heidi Ganahl REP Superior At-large 2017-2023 Lesley Smith DEM Boulder At-large 2019-2025 Jack Kroll DEM Denver 1 2017-2023 Callie Rennison DEM Superior 2 2021-2027 Glen H. Gallegos REP Grand Junction 3 2019-2025 Suzanne M. Sharkey REP Parker 4 2017-2023 Chance Hill REP Colorado Springs 5 2019-2025 4 Directory Name Party Home City District Term Salary Ilana Spiegel DEM Englewood 6 2021-2027 Nolbert Chavez DEM Lakewood 7 2021-2027 5 Members of the State Senate Name Party District Counties Jerry Sonnenberg REP 1 CHEYENNE, ELBERT, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, WASHINGTON, WELD, YUMA Dennis Hisey REP 2 CLEAR CREEK, EL PASO, FREMONT, PARK, TELLER Leroy M. Garcia DEM 3 PUEBLO Jim Smallwood REP 4 DOUGLAS Kerry Donovan DEM 5 CHAFFEE, DELTA, EAGLE, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LAKE, PITKIN Don Coram REP 6 ARCHULETA, DOLORES, LA PLATA, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL Ray Scott REP 7 MESA Bob Rankin REP 8 GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, MOFFAT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT Paul Lundeen REP 9 EL PASO Larry G. Liston REP 10 EL PASO Pete Lee DEM 11 EL PASO Bob Gardner REP 12 EL PASO John Cooke REP 13 WELD Joann Ginal DEM 14 LARIMER Rob Woodward REP 15 LARIMER Tammy Story DEM 16 BOULDER, DENVER, GILPIN, JEFFERSON Sonya Jaquez Lewis DEM 17 BOULDER Steve Fenberg DEM 18