Raisch: When certifying election results, more transparency and better processes will reduce anxiety among voters
By Michael L. Raisch, CPA, and Colorado Institute for Fair Elections | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
We have all seen an increase in tension between people of different political beliefs over the last few years. We believe there are some common-sense solutions to help increase trust and tone down the rhetoric that comes out of the election process. The good news is that these improvements do not require a change in the statute to do so. The solutions being proposed here require added transparency and a willingness to follow current law.
In Colorado, the elections conducted by each county are initially certified by entities called “canvass boards.” Those county-level certifications are then provided to the Secretary of State who relies on them to certify the elect...