Pitkin County election canvass board certifies results ahead of Colorado’s deadline

Results for the 2024 General Election were certified by Pitkin County’s election team well ahead of Colorado’s canvass deadline, according to officials.

The county’s canvass board, having certified results on Nov. 25, confirmed 11,348 ballots were cast 79.8% of the county’s 14,211 active voters. Full results are available at pitkinvotes.com.

The election team’s diligent efforts were publicly recognized by the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners through a Wednesday proclamation, according to a news release.

The canvass board, made up of representatives from both major parties and Clerk and Recorder Ingrid K. Grueter, reviewed election data to ensure the accuracy of the results. This included verifying that the number of ballots matched the number of voters, the release states. The board’s certification followed a risk limiting audit to check the integrity of the county’s voting system.

“Thanks to our dedicated election workers and staff, the election process ran smoothly despite unexpected challenges,” Grueter said in the release.

A new strategy implemented at the Pitkin County Jail led to an increase in in-person voting, rising to 11% of total ballots, up from 8% in 2022, according to the press release. Mail-in voting continued to be the predominant method, with 89% of ballots cast by mail.

Election judges reported strong voter engagement, including one voter who, after being discharged from Aspen Valley Hospital on Election Day, took an Uber to the polls just before closing to cast their ballot.

Pitkin County’s issued proclamation recognized the elections department’s commitment to transparency and voter engagement in ensuring a successful election, according to the release.