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The Elections Office oversees a process integral to our democratic way of life

OUR MISSION

The success of the democratic process requires fair and open elections which accurately reflect the intent of the electorate, therefore, it is our mission to conduct accurate and fair elections and in so doing protect and promote public trust and confidence by the way in which we conduct those elections. We are responsible for the integrity of the election process, and in so doing; these principles must be placed above personal or partisan gain.

ELECTION NEWS:

Election Information: JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION

June 25, 2024 Montezuma County Primary Election will be an all-mail ballot delivery. Ballots will be mailed to all active eligible registered electors the week of June 3rd.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2024 JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION:

June 3 – June 17, 2024: Ballots will be mailed to all active, eligible electors.
June 3, 2024: Last day for voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw their affiliation if they wish to vote in a different party’s primary election for the June 25th Primary Election. (Up to and including the 22nd day before the Primary Election)
June 17, 2024: Last day for an individual to submit a voter registration application and still receive a ballot in the mail for the Primary Election. (Through the 8th day before an election)
June 17, 2024 – June 25, 2024: The Vote Service Polling Center will be the Montezuma County Annex 1, 107 N. Chestnut Cortez, CO 81321. Hours open:

- Monday through Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday June 22, 2024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Election Day 7:00am to 7:00pm

24-hour ballot drop boxes:

Open June 3 – June 25 at 7:00pm at the following location:

Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s Office: 140 W. Main St. Ste 1 Cortez, CO 81321

Open June 18 – June 25 at 7:00pm at the following locations:

Dolores Town Hall: 420 Central Avenue, Dolores, CO 81323
Mancos Town Hall: 117 N. Main Street, Mancos, CO 81328
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Headquarters: 125 Mike Wash Road, Towaoc, CO 81334
Cortez City Hall: 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321
Cox’s Corner: 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO 81327

Mail Ballots: Beginning on June 3, 2024, the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder will send a mail ballot to every eligible active voter. To be counted, mail ballots must be returned to and in the hands of the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day, June 25, 2024. Postmarks do not count.

Polling Locations: Until 7:00 pm on Election Day, eligible individuals may also visit a Voter Service and Polling Center and register to vote for the first time, update their existing voter registration records, request the issuance of original or replacement mail ballot, or vote in-person on accessible voting devices, at the following location;

Montezuma County Annex 1, 107 N. Chestnut Cortez, CO 81321.
June 17 – June 25, 2024
- Monday -Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday, June 22, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Election Day: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Frequently asked questions: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/FAQsMain.html

LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST

The 2024 Montezuma County June Primary LOGIC and ACCURACY TEST Will be held May 30, 2024 At 9:00 a.m. At the Montezuma County Clerk & Recorders Office 140 W. Main St. Suite #1 Cortez, CO 81321

Questions? Call:
970-565-3728 x 4

WHO CONDUCTS THE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST?

In a Presidential Primary Election, the Clerk shall select a testing board comprising at least two persons, one from each major political party.

WHAT IS A LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST?

The purpose of the Logic and Accuracy Test is to verify the voting system is properly configured and programmed to accurately tabulate votes. The Logic and Accuracy Test verifies that the system correctly records all valid votes, under votes, over votes, and blank votes.

HOW DOES THE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST VERIFY THE SYSTEM IS CORRECTLY RECORDING ALL VOTES?

The county prepares a test deck that includes:

Every ballot style;
A sufficient number of ballots to mark every vote position for every contest, including write-in candidates, contests that permit an elector to vote for two or more positions, and overvotes and undervotes for each contest;
At least one write-in vote for each qualified write-in candidate;
Ballots printed from a mobile ballot production printer; and
Commercially printed ballots.

In addition to the county test deck, each member of the Testing Board must mark 25 test ballots and retain a record of the tally.

The county and Testing Board must observe the tabulation of all test ballots, compare the tabulation with the previously retained records of the test vote count, and correct any discrepancies before the voting devices may be used to tabulate votes in the election.

WHO MAY ATTEND THE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST?

The Logic and Accuracy Test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press, and the public.

WHEN WILL THE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST BE CONDUCTED?

The Logic and Accuracy Test must be completed no later than 21 days before the Election.

Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center

Pursuant to 1-5-102.9 (1)(c)(II) C.R.S., Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder Kim Percell is seeking written comments from residents of Montezuma County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center for the 2024 General Election. C.R.S. 1-5-102.9(1)(c)(II) requires a county clerk and recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of voter service and polling centers for General Elections.

“In designating voter service and polling center locations, each county clerk and recorder shall consider the following factors to address the needs of the county:

Proximity of public transportation lines and availability of parking
Geographic features, such as mountain passes, that tend to affect access and convenience
Equitable distribution across the county so as to afford maximally convenient options for electors
The existence and location of population centers
Access for persons with disabilities
Use of existing voting locations that typically serve a significant number of electors
Use of public buildings that are known to electors in the county, especially to the extent that using such buildings results in cost savings compared to other potential locations
When private locations are considered or designated as voter service and polling centers in accordance with Section 1-5-105 (3), methods and standards to ensure the security of voting conducted at such locations.

Counties with fewer than 25,000 active registered electors, as that term is described in Section 1-5-102.9 (1) (a) for General Elections, each county clerk and recorder shall designate a minimum number of voter service and polling centers, as follows:

1-5-102.9(A) During the period designated for early voting, at least one voter service and polling center which will be:

Montezuma County Annex I, located at 107 N. Chestnut Cortez CO. 81321

1-5-102.9(B) On Election Day, at least one voter service and polling centers which will be:

Montezuma County Annex I, located at 107 N. Chestnut Cortez CO. 81321

Clerk Percell has designated the Montezuma County Annex I as the Early Voter Service and Polling Center for Montezuma County for the following reasons:

It is the most centrally located area benefitting all registered voters.
Accessibility for persons with disabilities is available.
It is currently used as the voting location for early voting.
The fact that it is a public building known and utilized by most electors in the county.
It provides the most cost savings compared to other potential locations.

Clerk Percell has designated the Montezuma County Annex I for Election Day Voter Service and Polling Center for the following reasons:

It is the most centrally located areas benefitting the greatest number of registered electors in the county.
Accessibility for persons with disabilities is available.
The fact that the building is a public buildings known and utilized by most electors in the county.
It provides the most cost savings compared to other potential locations.

Residents may submit written comments to: Kim Percell, Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder, 140 W. Main St Ste. #1 Cortez Co. 81321, between February 29, 2024 and April 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Comments can also be made at kpercell@co.montezuma.co.us

PUBLIC NOTICE: THE 2024 MONTEZUMA COUNTY JUNE PRIMARY LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST

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April 23, 2024 10:10 am

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 25, 2024 TO THE ELECTORS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

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Election Information: JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION

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Public Notice – THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION LOGIC and ACCURACY Testing

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