Colorado Secretary of State Urges Supreme Court to Expedite Trump Ballot Challenge

Published on January 3, 2024

Attorneys for Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 2 to expedite a review that could determine whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for office. “This Court’s resolution of the matter is important to ensure that all Coloradans’ votes are cast only for candidates who are qualified to hold the office of president,” the brief reads. “Additionally, the Secretary asks the Court to resolve the question of Trump’s eligibility as expeditiously as possible in light of the upcoming election calendar. This will ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, all Coloradans know whether Trump is eligible to be elected president at the time they cast their ballots.”...