Colorado defends its elections after Boebert campaign alleges voting irregularities 

By Alexandra Hutzler

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DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 30: Voters drop off their ballots with election judges as they cast their ballots in Colorado's primary election on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Voters are deciding on candidates for Colorado Governor, US Senate and other races. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Colorado is defending the integrity of its elections after Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign made allegations of “unusual voting patterns” as she trails her Democratic opponent.

Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) said in a statement that “Colorado’s elections are safe, secure and accurate – and every voter’s voice will be heard. We’ve seen an incredibly engaged electorate, and voters should feel confident in the results in each contest.”

Boebert had switched congressional districts in search of a safer Republican seat. But last week her campaign was launching an investigation of the Colorado vote count based on its unfounded claims of irregularities.

Last week’s blue wave election saw Democrats sweep to victories in previously safe Republican strongholds in states like Texas, Georgia and North Carolina. Like Boebert, President Donald Trump is now baselessly casting doubt on the election despite saying on election night he would respect the results. 

Jack Todd, a spokesperson for Griswold, told Democracy Docket that the “Secretary of State’s Office has not been contacted by the Boebert campaign on this matter.”

“Ballots are being, and have been, processed in accordance with Colorado and federal law. Colorado’s elections are safe and secure,” Todd said. 

As of Monday morning, Democrat Eileen Laubacher led Boebert by more than 3,000 votes, according to the New York Times. The race remained too close to call with roughly 95% of the vote tallied. 

Attorney Scott Gessler, an election denier who echoed Trump’s debunked claims of widespread fraud in 2020, released a statement Thursday saying the Boebert campaign is “investigating some very unusual voting patterns and expect this election to head to a recount, one way or another.”

Gessler didn’t detail what exactly the campaign was examining, and Boebert’s campaign didn’t respond to Democracy Docket’s request for additional information.

“Every legal vote must be counted accurately, fully, and transparently,” Gessler said in the statement. “We will continue to investigate throughout the process to protect the integrity of this election and ensure Coloradans can have complete confidence in the results.”

Voters have until Nov. 12 to cure a ballot signature issue or ID discrepancy, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Counties must finish their initial vote count by Nov. 13, and they have until Nov. 25 to complete canvasses and submit certification.