Posted September 4, 2025
In response to recent criticism from President Trump, the Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) emphasized that Colorado’s mail-in voting system is safe, secure, and fair.
“It is deeply ironic that President Trump made a decision about the Space Force based on Colorado’s election model, yet moved it to Alabama, a state whose system provides neither the access nor the security that Colorado’s does,” said Matt Crane, Executive Director of the CCCA.
“In 2013, Colorado’s county clerks, at the time, the vast majority of them Republicans, designed and championed the nation’s first modern mail ballot system. Their work laid the foundation for what is now recognized as the most reliable, transparent, and accessible election model in the country. Our system was deliberately structured to serve Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike, ensuring that seniors, military personnel, and every eligible voter can cast a ballot safely and securely.
“Colorado’s model is proof that strong access and strong security can coexist. Voters can track their ballots online and know with certainty that their votes are counted. Independent audits after every election confirm the accuracy of our results, safeguards that states like Alabama simply do not have. In fact, the Washington Post has called Colorado the safest state in which to cast a ballot.”
Colorado has consistently been recognized as a national leader in election security and voter access. The state’s election system includes:
- Mail Ballots for Every Voter – All registered voters receive a mail-in ballot, allowing them time to study the issues and vote at their convenience.
- Multiple Voting Options – Secure ballot drop boxes, in-person vote centers, and accessible voting for individuals with disabilities.
- Layered Security – Ballot tracking, signature verification, and post-election audits that confirm accuracy.
- Transparency and Accountability – Public testing of voting equipment and bipartisan oversight at every step of the process.
“The results speak for themselves,” said Hayle Johnson, CCCA President and Jackson County Clerk and Recorder. “In the 2024 Presidential Election, Colorado achieved 73.1% turnout of eligible voters compared to just 58.8% in Alabama. Colorado leads the nation because our clerks take their responsibility to democracy seriously. They are neighbors and community leaders who work tirelessly to safeguard every ballot and every voter’s voice.”
Colorado’s unwavering commitment to the principle of separation of powers and its secure, transparent elections reinforces the state’s role as a model for democracy nationwide. By prioritizing voter access and election integrity, Colorado continues to set the standard for how elections should be conducted in a free and fair society.
The Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) is a non-governmental entity and includes in its membership the 64 County Clerks of Colorado and their designees. County clerks are either elected by the residents of the county they serve or appointed by the city council.
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