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Dear Mile High City –
Recent news headlines about election administration around the country have raised many understandable questions from the public. I want to take a moment to speak to you directly and address those concerns.
The U.S. Constitution is crystal clear that the administration of elections is delegated to the states. Section I, Article 4 explicitly states that election officials at the local level have the authority to carry out elections – no political figures, federal agencies, or outside actors may have any role in determining the outcome of an election. Period. Federal law also prohibits federal troops or agents from interfering with the elections process or the intimidation of voters.
I will fight like hell to make sure the law is enforced.
The framework is not new, nor is it optional. It is the untouchable bedrock of our democracy. Our office operates squarely within that structure, following the letter of the law, to run safe, accurate and secure elections.
Our work is transparent, and every step of the process is documented and open to public observation. Our voter rolls are updated every day live in a statewide system. All votes produce paper ballots. Those ballots are tracked, verified though processes and equipment are audited, and every single step of ballot processing is handled by bipartisan teams. Those steps ensure accountability and guard against any outside influence from any direction. It is precisely why any attempt to intimidate, politicize, centralize, or modify any part of the election process will fail.
We will continue to do what we have always done – run secure, accurate, and accessible elections while following the law and documenting our work every step of the way.
It has been increasingly difficult to be and elections official now days, but it’s also the best time to do so. History will remember, where we were and what we did when our democracy was under attack. It starts with your VOTE.
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Hon. Paul D. López
Denver Clerk & Recorder
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Clerk López Announces DCR's Support For Proposed Law Enforcement Mask Ban | |
Denver Clerk & Recorder Paul López announced that our office will stand in support of Denver City Council's proposed ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks while conducting operations.
He issued the following statement:
"Federal law prohibits military or federal agents from interfering in elections and engaging in voter intimidation. However, with the Trump administration’s flagrant disregard for the US constitution and the law, and the recent threats to interfere with free and fair elections, we have no choice but to employ every tool we have to uphold public safety and protect voters from interference and intimidation at the polls.
The chaos, lawlessness, and terror inflicted up upon Americans in recent months is a direct result of agents refusing to ID themselves to avoid transparency and accountability.
It is my responsibility as Denver’s chief elections official to ensure that our elections are accessible and secure, and I will not tolerate attempts to interfere with or intimidate voters; and will enforce the full power of the constitution and the law.
I wholeheartedly stand with the Denver City Council and urge the final passage of Council Bill 26-0125 to uphold public safety and maintain the decades of trust in law enforcement so many in uniform have worked to establish."
| | DCR Closed for Presidents Day | | The Denver Clerk & Recorder’s office will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observation of Presidents Day. All services will be unavailable that day. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. | | Tie the Knot at Our 14th Annual No-Appointment Marriage Marathon! | | If you’re wildly in love, feeling lucky, and ready to turn Friday the 13th into the best decision of your life, come get hitched at our Fearlessly in Love Marriage Marathon. The Marriage Marathon will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at the Denver Clerk & Recorder Building, 200 W. 14th Ave. Marriage licenses cost $30 and no appointment is required for this event. | | Clerk López Hosts Polish Parliament Delegation | | | | |
Clerk & Recorder Paul López and DCR hosted representatives of the Open World Delegation of the Parliament from the Republic of Poland this month.
These representatives visited Washington, D.C. and Denver through the Congressional Office for International Leadership, a program dedicated to helping international leaders understand the importance of accountability, transparency, and democratic integrity in American government.
At a time when these values are being challenged and undermined at the national level, Clerk López remains deeply committed to educating others about what strong, ethical, and responsible government should look like as our office aims to demonstrate that commitment through action every single day.
| | GOAT Award: Bridget Svalberg | | |
The Denver Clerk & Recorder Employee Engagement Committee is proud to recognize Bridget Svalberg, Denver Elections Admin Support Assistant, as our GOAT for February 2026!
Bridget's team included the following in her nomination:
"Her kind teaching nature and willingness to assist others and share knowledge makes her an invaluable member of our team. She answered repetitive questions with kindness and set the standard on how the process is supposed to look."
| The Denver Clerk & Recorder’s GOAT Award is our version of an Employee of the Month recognition, honoring team members who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance, reliability, dedication to public service and a strong work ethic. Recipients are nominated and selected by their coworkers. | | Save the Date for Lunar New Year 2026! | | |
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Colorado’s longest running and largest Lunar New Year celebration!
Join the Denver Clerk & Recorder for festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 at Denver’s Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd. This year marks the 35th annual celebration, featuring two days of cultural performances, delicious food and drink, and local pop-up vendors.
Our Community Engagement team will be on hand to share information about the 2026 primary and midterm elections, as well as to register new Colorado voters.
| | Join Our Spanish Language Advisory Board | | The Acceso Advisory Board guides the Denver Clerk & Recorder to administer elections that enhance voting access for Spanish-speaking communities, ensuring language support, civic inclusion, and adherence to voting rights laws. The Board's next meeting is set for March 18, and there's still time to join! | | Acceso recently named a new Chair and Vice Chair. Maite Lara-Roca and Angelica Granados are the new Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for the advisory board. Maite is a federally certified Spanish court interpreter and is the first and presently only Spanish linguist at the Denver District Attorney's Office. Angelica is an advocate for political engagement within the Latino community in Colorado and was a Capitol Fellow for Colorado Latino Leadership Advocacy and Research. | | | | |
Do you have a question about the elections process? Maybe about something that's recently in the news?
DCR has launched a "True or False" tool where you can ask your questions directly to the elections office. Check it out at the link below!
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Did you know our Public Trustee unit runs monthly auctions on properties around Denver?
These auctions happen virtually at 10 a.m. every Thursday and are open to the public.
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Ramadan Mubarak, Denver!
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins on Feb. 18. It is observed by the abstention of food, drink, and other things from dawn to sunset to focus on spiritual growth, self-control, and empathy for the less fortunate.
DCR wishes those who celebrate a blessed and peaceful month.
| Recognizing Black History Month | This month, we recognize Black History Month and reflect on the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation, our democracy, and our communities. We also reaffirm our commitment to equity, access, and fairness in the public services we provide to every resident. | | Tour the Denver Elections Division | |
Do you have questions about the elections process? Our staff is available to answer those questions and take you behind the scenes to showcase the process and show you the steps taken to ensure voting is fair, accurate, and secure.
If you’d like to tour the Denver Elections Division and see the process for yourself, click the link below to email our team and set up a time to take the tour. Our office regularly has groups from schools, local and international governmental groups, and private citizens and we are happy to show why Denver is the national model for voting.
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Press Releases & Advisories
| Providing transparent communication with the public and combatting misinformation are among our office’s top priorities. Click below to view our latest news releases. | | Connect with us on social media! | | | | |
