Consequences of Late Voting
Elections are all about turnout… A ballot measure or candidate may have run a perfect campaign but if their voters don’t show-up, they lose. A political question becomes a math problem.
Today, Colorado election officials are bracing themselves for a record-breaking turnout as early voting numbers in the state remain steady. Colorado is gearing up for a nail-biting finish as the results may take longer to determine.
According to the Colorado Secretary of State, 19.2% of registered voters have already cast their ballots through Sunday. This is on par with previous odd-year elections in 2021 and 2019.
However, officials are predicting a final turnout of close to 40%, which would mean that half of all ballots will be submitted on the day before or on Election Day itself.
This high expected turnout has caused concern among election officials, who fear that the influx of last-minute voting may lead to delayed vote tallies. With a higher volume of ballots to count, there could be a delay in determining the results of closer races.
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But what is driving this surge in early voting in Colorado?
Some experts believe it could be due to the perceived ongoing pandemic, with voters opting to avoid large crowds on Election Day. However, others argue that it is a sign of heightened political engagement in the state, especially with a critical gubernatorial race and important local ballot measures.
Whatever the reason maybe, one thing is certain – every vote will count in Colorado. Many eyes will be on our state’s elections and its proposed property tax scheme. And yes, we’re talking about you PROP HH.