Scott Gessler

President's New Voting Commission Greeted With Skepticism

Pam Fessler — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:33:00 +0000

One of the more memorable moments in President Obama's State of the Union address this week was his introduction of an elderly woman sitting in the House gallery. The president said that Desiline Victor had to wait three hours last year to vote in North Miami.

"Hour after hour, a throng of people stayed in line to support her," Obama said. "[Because] Desiline is 102 years old. And they erupted in cheers when she finally put on a sticker that read, 'I Voted.' "

But Obama's plan to fix the problem — setting up a presidential commission — hasn't gotten many cheers.

Scott Gessler Off The Hook For Audit

Emily Boyer — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:09:10 +0000

Colorado auditors will not investigate how Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler uses his discretionary fund. Gessler’s spending came into question after he was reimbursed $1,570 for travel to a Republican National Lawyers Association event in Sarasota, Fla. and then the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

NoCo Gessler Listening Sessions Bring Questions, No Fireworks

Nathan Heffel — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:52:04 +0000

Secretary of State Scott Gessler continued his second round of election integrity listening tours Tuesday with stops in Greeley and Fort Collins.

Colorado Secretary of State Wants Your Feedback on Elections

Erin OToole — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is kicking off a second 'election integrity' listening tour this week. Gessler held a similar tour in December, aimed at gathering information to help improve future elections.

Colorado’s Voter Turnout This Year Exceeds 2008 Levels

Emily Boyer — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:48:25 +0000

Colorado voter turnout for this year’s election surpassed the historical level set in 2008. Counties are continuing to update final results from Tuesday’s election.