Colorado Election Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Mesa County

A dozen stolen ballots were fraudulently filled out, prompting a criminal investigation and a review of thousands of votes.

At least 12 ballots were stolen and fraudulently submitted in Mesa County, with three counted before detection.
The fraud was discovered through signature verification, a process that compares ballot signatures with voter records.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced a criminal investigation involving the district attorney and U.S. Postal Service.
Affected voters will receive new ballots, and all ballot return envelopes in the county are being reexamined.
The incident highlights the effectiveness of Colorado's election security measures, including signature verification and ballot tracking.