Fremont County Exhibition - Colorado Union of Ballot Counters

Saturday, August 15 at 5:00 – 9:00 pm Mountain Time
603 Main St, Canon City, CO, 81212
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Join us for the inaugural Fremont County Exhibition of the Colorado Union of Ballot Counters - the second event in a statewide circuit demonstrating transparent, precinct-level hand counting of paper ballots under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 1-7-307).

What to expect:

  • 4–5 simultaneous counting tables using the four-judge team method (audible reading, dual independent tally sheets, and full discrepancy resolution before any batch is sealed)
  • Friendly competition among volunteer teams of four with a 5th bench counter to sub in so others can rest.
  • Republican State House and State Senate candidates and others speaking and taking Q&A throughout the morning while counting continues
  • Public observation of every step of a real hand-count process
  • Results announced on-site

Hosted by the James Wiley for Colorado Secretary of State campaign and open to all Republican candidates and activists.

Schedule

  • 5:00–5:30 PM – Arrival, mingle, team set-up & potluck
  • 5:30 PM – Counting begins
  • 5:30 PM–8:30 PM – Parallel hand counting + candidate speaking/Q&A
  • 8:30 PM – Final reconciliation & results
  • 8:50–9:00 PM – Closing remarks & announcement of future circuit dates

Potluck – Please bring a dish to share. Main dish and drinks provided.

No experience needed to join a counting team — just a firm commitment to show up and follow the process. Teams of five are encouraged to sign up together.

Come watch (or participate in) a live demonstration of the transparent hand-count method Colorado law requires. Help launch the statewide Colorado Union of Ballot Counters circuit right here in Fremont County.

Questions or to form a counting team? Contact the campaign

This is not a real election but a hand count election simulation to exhibit how a hand count could take place under Colorado law, to educate current and future lawmakers and election workers, and promote candidates who support hand count elections. For educational purposes only, do try this at home.

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Registered Agent: James Wiley

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