There was a steady stream of voters dropping off ballots at the Clerk and Recorder’s office in Boulder on Monday November 7.
No problems have been reported here, but for Randy Lis who was dropping off his ballot, election security was still a concern.
“I’m frightened to be honest with you about seeing people, there’s nobody here, but it’s on the news that people are standing by ballots with guns and cameras and things like that, voter intimidation,” he said.
Lis says he has full confidence in the local election system but maintaining the integrity of elections here and around the country was front of mind as he cast his vote.
“Making sure I do what I can, that no election deniers are elected to office,” he said.
Another voter, Stephan Steiner, was also concerned about election integrity, but his concerns lay with the election officials.
“There are going to be anomalies throughout the election process, but here I feel secure,” said Steiner.
In a city where registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans, Steiner feels like an anomaly but hopes his ballot will make a difference.
“I hate discussing my conservative views because nobody in Boulder thinks like I do, but I’m a conservative, I’m an old guy and I don’t think what’s going on at the moment is working very well and I would like to see some changes made,” he said.
For voter Kelly Ware, there’s a lot at stake in this election.
“I have a trans son and I’m concerned about his rights and the way they’re disappearing and also just to maintain our freedom to vote and freedom over our bodies,” she said.
Voters have until 7pm November 8 to drop off their ballots or to vote in person.
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