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Marco Rubio can’t say ‘peace is possible’ between Ukraine and Russia
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National, Washington Examiner

Marco Rubio can’t say ‘peace is possible’ between Ukraine and Russia

By Jenny Goldsberry | Washington Examiner Secretary of State Marco Rubio mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s demands for security guarantees when peace with Russia is still not guaranteed. Ukraine just passed its third-year anniversary since Russia invaded and war broke out. While Zelensky has maintained control of its capital, Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin claims to have annexed Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, and Kherson regions in the south and east of Ukraine since September 2022. Rubio explained that speaking to Putin, after not a single European ally or former President Joe Biden was able to, is the way to end the war. “No one here is claiming Vladimir Putin is going to get the Nobel Peace Prize this year or that he should b...
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Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump’s first Cabinet official
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National, THE HILL

Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump’s first Cabinet official

By Laura Kelly | The Hill The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s Cabinet on the day of his inauguration. Rubio’s confirmation vote passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 99-0. Rubio also was able to cast a vote for himself.  “No one on this body can doubt that Marco Rubio is an intelligent man with remarkable understanding of American foreign policy and a very deep commitment to the American dream,” Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said in remarks on the Senate floor.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL
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Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez is first Democrat to launch bid for Colorado secretary of state
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State, The Colorado Sun

Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez is first Democrat to launch bid for Colorado secretary of state

By Jesse Paul | The Colorado Sun Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat, launched a bid Monday to become Colorado’s secretary of state.  Gonzalez is the first major Democrat to jump into the 2026 contest that will determine who will be the state’s top election official. A handful of other prominent Democrats are expected to run for the job, too. “Voting is the way we express hope,” Gonzalez said in a written statement announcing her candidacy. “The way we show love for our community. The way we make our voices heard. I promise to safeguard Coloradans’ access to the ballot box and to fight for secure elections that work for every Colorado voter.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Trump names Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State
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National, The Daily Caller

Trump names Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State

By Reagan Reese | Daily Caller President-elect Donald Trump named Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his pick for secretary of state in a Wednesday statement. After reports that Rubio would be getting the nod from Trump, the former president made it official. He wrote that the Florida senator is an “Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies and a fearless Warrior.” Rubio was in the running to be Trump’s vice president before hitting the campaign trail as a surrogate for the now president-elect. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DAILY CALLER
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Schumann: Griswold’s apology for election security breach draws comparisons to Tina Peters’ case
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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Schumann: Griswold’s apology for election security breach draws comparisons to Tina Peters’ case

By Jen Schumann | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice In a recent turn of events, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is now expressing regret over the actions coming from her office. In a November 4th press release, Griswold stated, "I am regretful for this error. I am dedicated to making sure we address this matter fully and that mistakes of this nature never happen again." Griswold's sentiment is in response to her office’s exposure of BIOS passwords for election equipment in 63 counties. The passwords, vital for securing voting system components, were posted on a subpage of the Department's website and had been accessible online since June. This apology, however, has drawn attention due to Griswold’s previously strict stance on election security breaches, especially in t...
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Judge orders Arizona Secretary of State to turn over names of voters who registered without proof of citizenship
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National, National Review

Judge orders Arizona Secretary of State to turn over names of voters who registered without proof of citizenship

By Brittany Bernstein | National Review Today’s ruling comes one month after Arizona secretary of state Adrian Fontes, a Democrat elected in 2022, revealed that a computer glitch had allowed the affected individuals to register to vote without providing proof of citizenship. The Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, also known as EZAZ.org, sued the state under Arizona’s Public Records Law, arguing that the statute requires Fontes to turn over the list to members of the public who request it. According to a press release from America First Legal, which represented EZAZ.org in the case, the secretary of state “regularly produces voter lists in response to such requests,” but in this case, Fontes refused to release the records.  Fontes had argued that his office didn’t have ...
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Ganahl: Exposing Colorado’s election failures, how citizen pressure uncovered what officials tried to hide
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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Ganahl: Exposing Colorado’s election failures, how citizen pressure uncovered what officials tried to hide

By Heidi Ganahl | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice During my run as the GOP Nominee for Governor in 2022, I talked to voters acrossColorado that didn’t trust our elections. 25% of Republicans didn’t vote. After the race, Idecided to dig in and see if I could find a way to restore trust for voters in the process. A month ago, I held a press conference to announce the results of that two-yearinvestigation backed by a dedicated team of researchers. We reported that we foundshocking gaps in our so-called “gold standard” elections.  Watch it here. Over 20 well-coordinated media pieces against me were published after that, withvarious politicians and their paid “experts” spouting prepared statements and similartalking points, calling me a conspiracy theorist and “reckless.” They hope...
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It’s time to hold Griswold accountable
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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

It’s time to hold Griswold accountable

By Heidi Ganahl, Commentary | Rocky Mountain Voice In a troubling development, Colorado’s Secretary of State recently confirmed that critical election system passwords were inadvertently published online, leaving sensitive data exposed for months. This exposure, according to conservative leaders, highlights severe security concerns and a failure of transparency from the Secretary’s office, prompting calls for accountability and an independent investigation. The released passwords, typically reserved for only a small circle of trusted state employees, were accessible to a much broader audience, including county clerks, certain county employees, and third-party vendors. These passwords, particularly for the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), provide access to fundamental system settings...
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Group submits petition to ban hunting of bobcats, mountain lions, lynx
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coloradopolitics.com, State

Group submits petition to ban hunting of bobcats, mountain lions, lynx

By Deborah Grigsby | Colorado Politics A volunteer group seeking to ban the hunting of Colorado wildcats has submitted signatures to election officials to get the measure on the November ballot. The group called "Cats Aren’t Trophies," which is behind Initiative 91, delivered 188,000 signatures to the Secretary of State on Wednesday. The state requires valid signatures from 124,238 registered voters to secure the measure's placement on the November ballot. Supporters described the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats "inhumane" and called it "commercial killing." Opponents, meanwhile, countered that it's a threat not just to Colorado's hunting tradition but also to wildlife management itself.  READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Three disqualified, one withdraws from state primary election, Secretary of State announces
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Three disqualified, one withdraws from state primary election, Secretary of State announces

By BRIAN PORTER / Rocky Mountain Voice Three candidates have been disqualified and a fourth has withdrawn from the state's primary ballot, the Secretary of State's elections office announced Friday. Luis A. Moy and Robert Tate, both Republicans, have been disqualified for failure to submit a candidate affidavit and personal financial disclosure as required by law. Moy was vying for the State House District 61 seat and Tate was vying for the State Senate District 29 seat. Charles Alvarado, a Democrat, was similarly disqualified for failure to submit a personal financial disclosure. He was vying for the State House District 63 seat. Kristine Sposato, a Republican, withdrew as a candidate for District 3 University of Colorado regent, the Secretary of State's office announced. S...
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