How a write-in works on a Colorado ballot

How does a write-in work on the ballot?

Is the writein line so you can write whomever you want to write in on that line?

NO, it is not just to write-in whomever you want.

To be a valid writein candidate, the person must file an affidavit of intent with the proper designated election official prior to the deadline for that election.

If I write-in a name that is not a valid write-in person (real or fictional) on the write-in line, am I wasting my vote?

A non-valid write-in will not be counted as a valid vote.

Requirements to be a valid write-in candidate on a ballot:

Colorado Revised Statutes 1-4-1101 (1) A person who wishes to be a writein candidate for an office in an election shall file an affidavit of intent stating that he or she desires the office and is qualified to assume its duties if elected.

Colorado Revised Statutes 1-4-1101 (2) No writein vote for an office in an election shall be counted unless the person for whom the vote was cast filed the affidavit of intent required by subsection (1) of this section within the time prescribed by section 1-4-1102.

Time of filing a write-in affidavit: Colorado Revised Statutes 1-4-1102 (1), 1-41205 The affidavit of intent shall be filed by the close of business on the sixtyseventh day before a primary election and by the close of business on the one hundred tenth day before any other election.

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