DENVER — More than two weeks after Colorado’s major-party primary election ended, 35 candidates are still trying to get on the ballot.
That’s how many candidates unaligned with a major party as well as hopefuls for a seat on the non-partisan Regional Transportation District board filed petitions with Secretary of State Wayne Williams’ office by Thursday’s deadline in hopes of going before the voters in November.
Under state law, while the June primary sets the November ballot lineup for Democrats and Republicans, independents get in the ballot by submitting petitions and have more time. Those petitions are now being checked by Williams’ staff to see if they contain enough valid voter signatures.
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