Poll Watchers

Observation

A poll watcher is a representative of a political party, candidate, civic organization or proposition who is legally assigned to a polling location to observe the conduct of the election. There are three categories of observers who are permitted in Voter Service and Polling Centers or Ballot Processing areas:

Credentials

  • Media Observers are credentialed members of news media.
  • Official Observers are credentialed by Colorado Secretary of State or by federal government.
  • Poll Watchers are credentialed by county Clerk and Recorder. These instructions provide information on how to obtain credentials from Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder

Useful Documents

  1. Colorado Secretary of State Rules on Poll Watchers (PDF)
  2. Colorado Statute on Poll Watchers (PDF)
  3. Poll Watcher Appointment Request Form (XLS)
  4. Table of Consanguinity (PDF)