2008 Special District Election Manual
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Cover Letter
Manual Preface
Table of Contents
Tab 1:
Election Calendar - May 2008 (Revised 6/17/2008 for June 20 reference)
Election Calendar - November 2008
Tab 2: CRS Title 1 Article 1-13 (Revised 12/10/2007)
Tab 3: SOS Election Rules (Revised 12/18/2007)
Tab 4: Title 32, Article 1, Parts 8 and 9 (Revised 12/10/2007)
Tab 5: Campaign and
Political Finance (Revised 12/10/2007)
- CPF Calendar
- COLORADO CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XXVIII (Amendment 27)
- CRS Title 1, Article 45
- Colorado Secretary of State Rules Concerning Campaign & Political Finance
Tab 6: TABOR Article X Section 20 (Revised 12/10/2007)
Tab 7: Contact Information (Revised 12/10/2007)
Tab 8: Forms and Sample Documents (see below) (Revisions finalized 6/24/2008)
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Forms and Sample Documents
2008 Manual forms have been revised. See list of forms below.The division of local government created and collected these forms and sample documents as a convenience to special districts to meet their statutory election requirements. These forms were written using relevant statutory citations and secretary of state rules that govern elections and campaign and political finance. Many of the election documents and samples enclosed were created, in part, with assistance from other special district governments. Special districts are not required to use all of these specific forms. However, a district wishing to develop its own documents may want to consult with legal counsel for guidance.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Abstract of Votes - Judge’s Unofficial - REVISED |
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Acceptance of Appointment & Certification of Qualification |
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Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate - REVISED |
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Application for Mail-in Ballot - REVISED |
Ballot Log |
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Bond - Sample |
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Budget Worksheet |
Call for Nominations - REVISED |
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Campaign & Political Finance Memo for Candidates - REVISED |
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Canvassers Certificate of Abstract Votes Cast/ |
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| Certification of Appointment of Election Judges - REVISED | |
Certificate of Election - Initial Notice to Winning Candidates - REVISED |
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Certificate of Election - Formal Notice After Oath & |
Designated Election Official Appointment - REVISED |
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District Contact Data and Director’s List - REVISED |
| Election Resolution - Sample - REVISED | |
| Election Resolution - Sample - REVISED | |
Emergency Mail-In Ballot Application |
Judge’s Pay Sheet - Expense Bill |
Letter - Request to Assessor for Property Owner’s List - REVISED |
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Letter - Request to Clerk & Recorder for Voter Registration - REVISED |
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Letter - Request to SOS for Mail Ballot Plan Extension - REVISED |
Mail Ballot - Certificate of Election Returns and |
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Mail Ballot Plan - Including Mail-In Envelope- REREVISED |
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| Mail Ballot Pollbook -NEW | |
| Mail Ballot Log -NEW | |
| Mail Ballot Record and Reconciliation -NEW | |
| Mail-In Elector Affirmation at Polling Place - NEW | |
| Mail-In (Formerly Absentee) Record of Applications Cover Page - REVISED |
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| Mail-In (Formerly Absentee) Record of Applications and Ballot Log - REVISED |
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Master List of Election Judges for Polling Place |
Notice - Mail Ballot Election - REVISED |
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Notice - Polling Place Election - REVISED |
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Notice of Cancellation & Certified Statement of Results - REVISED |
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| Notice to Elector Who Casts Provisional Ballot - NEW |
Oath Of Canvasser |
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Oath of Election Judge - REVISED |
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Oath of Office - Board of Directors - REVISED |
Polling Place - Assistance for Electors with Disabilities Sign - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Certificate of Election Returns and |
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Polling Place - Disabled Voter Assistance Form - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Instructions To Voters (Instruction Card) - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Items/Signs to be Posted at Polling Place |
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Polling Place - No Electioneering Sign - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Non-English Voter Assistance Form - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Oath of Challenged Voter -REVISED |
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Polling Place - Poll Book - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Provisional Ballot - Affidavit Side - REVISED |
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| Polling Place - Provisional Ballot Envelope - Voter Information Side - NEW |
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Polling Place - Receipt for Return of Election Materials |
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Polling Place - Self Affirming Oath or Affirmation of Elector - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Sign - REVISED |
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Polling Place - Voter Challenge - Property Owner - REREVISED |
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Polling Place Set Up - Diagram |
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Provisional Ballot Log - REVISED |
Recounts - Scenarios and Equation for Calculating Need |
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Request for Replacement Mail-in Ballot - REVISED |
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| Request for Mail Ballot - NEW | |
| Resolution of Cancellation of Election by DEO - REVISED | |
| Resolution of Cancellation by Board of Directors - NEW |
Sample Ballot for Polling Place Election - REVISED |
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| Sample Ballot for Mail Ballot Election - REVISED | |
Self Nomination and Acceptance Form - REVISED |
Tally Sheet - Counting Form - REVISED |
| Watcher - Certificate of Appointment & Oath - REVISED |
Forms and Sample Documents
The division of local government created and collected these forms and sample documents as a convenience to special districts to meet their statutory election requirements. These forms were written using relevant statutory citations and secretary of state rules that govern elections and campaign and political finance. Many of the election documents and samples enclosed were created, in part, with assistance from other special district governments. Special districts are not required to use all of these specific forms. However, a district wishing to develop its own documents may want to consult with legal counsel for guidance.
B-1 through B-9 | B-10 through B-29 | B-30 through B-39 | B-40 through B-49
B-50 through B-59 | B-60 through B-69 | B-70 through B-79 | B-80 through B-81
| Budget Worksheet | |
| Application for Mail-In Ballot - REVISED | |
| Application for Permanent Mail-In Voter Status - REVISED | |
| Election Resolution - Sample - REVISED | |
| Election Resolution - Sample - REVISED | |
| Designated Election Official Appointment - REVISED | |
| Call for Nominations - REVISED | |
| Campaign & Political Finance Memo for Candidates - REVISED | |
| Self Nomination and Acceptance Form - REVISED |
| Letter - Request to SOS for Mail Ballot Plan Extension - REVISED | |
| Mail Ballot Plan - including Mail-In Envelope- REREVISED | |
| Notice of Cancellation & Certified Statement of Results - REVISED | |
| Sample Ballot for Polling Place Election- REVISED | |
| Sample Ballot for Mail Ballot Election - - REVISED |
| Letter - Request to Assessor for Property Owner’s List - REVISED | |
| Letter - Request to Clerk & Recorder for Voter Registration - REVISED | |
| Acceptance of Appointment & Certification of Qualification of Election Judge - REVISED |
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| Master List of Election Judges for Polling Place | |
| Certification of Appointment of Election Judges - REVISED | |
| Oath of Election Judge - REVISED | |
| Mail-In (Formerly Absentee) Record of Applications Cover Page - REVISED |
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| Mail-In (Formerly Absentee) Record of Applications and Ballot Log - REVISED |
| Request for Replacement Mail-in Ballot - REVISED | |
| Request for Mail Ballot - NEW | |
| Notice - Mail Ballot Election - REVISED | |
| Oath Of Canvasser | |
| Polling Place - Sign - REVISED | |
| Notice - Polling Place Election - REVISED | |
| Watcher - Certificate of Appointment and Oath - REVISED | |
| Polling Place Set Up - Diagram | |
| Polling Place - Items/Signs to be Posted at Polling Place |
| Polling Place - No Electioneering Sign - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Instructions To Voters (Instruction Card) - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Assistance for Electors with Disabilities Sign - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Poll Book - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Self Affirming Oath or Affirmation of Elector - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Provisional Ballot - Affidavit Side - - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Provisional Ballot Envelope - Voter Information Side - NEW |
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| Notice to Elector Who Casts Provisional Ballot - NEW | |
| Mail-In Elector Affirmation at Polling Place - NEW | |
| Polling Place - Disabled Voter Assistance Form - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Non-English Voter Assistance Form - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Voter Challenge - Property Owner - REREVISED |
| Polling Place - Oath of Challenged Voter -REVISED | |
| Mail Ballot Pollbook -NEW | |
| Mail Ballot Log -NEW | |
| Mail Ballot Record and Reconciliation -NEW | |
| Tally Sheet - Counting Form - REVISED | |
| Abstract of Votes - Judge’s Unofficial - REVISED | |
| Polling Place - Certificate of Election Returns and Statement of Ballots - REVISED |
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| Mail Ballot - Certificate of Election Returns and Statement of Ballots - REVISED |
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| Judge’s Pay Sheet - Expense Bill | |
| Polling Place - Receipt for Return of Election Materials | |
| Provisional Ballot Log - REVISED |
| Canvassers Certificate of Abstract Votes Cast/ Certificate of Results - Replaces B-70 and B-72 - REVISED |
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| Recounts - Scenarios and Equation for Calculating Need | |
| Oath of Office - Board of Directors - REVISED | |
| Bond - Sample | |
| District Contact Data and Director’s List - REVISED | |
| Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate - REVISED | |
| Emergency Mail-In Ballot Application | |
| Certificate of Election - Initial Notice to Winning Candidates - REVISED |
| Certificate of Election - Formal Notice After Oath & Bond Complete - REVISED |
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| Resolution of Cancellation of Election by DEO - REVISED | |
| Resolution of Cancellation by Board of Directors - NEW |
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