Colorado secretary responds to Adams County DOJ request

The Colorado secretary of state responded to a request from the U.S. Department of Justice involving an election monitor in Adams County. The Justice Department later changed its position on that request.

What happened

The development involves the Colorado secretary of state, the Justice Department and Adams County. The request concerned federal monitoring of an election process in the county.

What changed

After the secretary of state responded, the Justice Department changed its position. The public dispute is therefore focused on whether federal monitoring will proceed and on the terms of the department’s revised position.

What comes next

Any further statement from the Justice Department or the Colorado secretary of state would clarify the status of the request. Adams County’s role in the process will also be important as the matter moves forward.