Colorado Investigates Fraudulent Submission of 12 Mail Ballots for November 5 Election

Oct 24, 2024, 11:08 PM

At least a dozen mail ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out, and submitted in Mesa County, Colorado for the upcoming November 5 election. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that the fraudulent activity was identified by election staff and officials. Of the intercepted ballots, three made it through the signature verification process and were counted. A criminal investigation into the incident is ongoing. The state's top elections official released a statement confirming the involvement of 12 people in the scheme.