8 CCR 1505-1-24 - Presidential Electors

24.1 Oath

24.1.1 As used in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S., "the oath required by law for presidential electors" must be in substantially the following form:

"I, .............., do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution of the United States and of the state of Colorado, that I will faithfully perform the duties of the office of presidential elector that I am about to enter, and that I will vote for the presidential candidate and vice-presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes at the preceding general election in this state."

24.1.2 If a presidential elector-elect refuses or otherwise fails to take and subscribe the oath in Rule 24.1.1, the refusal or failure creates a vacancy in the office of presidential elector. A vacancy created in accordance with this rule must be filled by the remaining presidential electors present as specified in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S.

24.2 Voting

24.2.1 As specified in section 1-4-304(5), C.R.S., each presidential elector must vote for the presidential candidate and vice-presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes at the preceding general election in this state.

24.2.2 If a presidential elector-elect refuses or otherwise fails to vote for the presidential candidate and vice-presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes at the preceding general election in this state, the refusal or failure constitutes a "refusal to act" as that term is used in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S., and creates a vacancy in the office of presidential elector. A vacancy created in accordance with this rule must be filled by the remaining presidential electors present as specified in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S.

24.3 Filling Vacancies

24.3.1 As specified in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S., the presidential electors present must immediately proceed to fill any vacancy in the electoral college. A quorum is not required to fill a vacancy. In the event of a tie vote, the vacancy will be filled by lot.

24.3.2 If a remaining presidential elector refuses to fill a vacancy in the electoral college, the refusal constitutes a "refusal to act" as that term is used in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S., and creates a vacancy in the office of presidential elector. A vacancy created in accordance with this rule must be filled by the remaining presidential electors present as specified in section 1-4-304(1), C.R.S.

24.3.3 Nominees to fill vacancies must be selected in accordance with section 1-4-302(2), C.R.S.

Notes

8 CCR 1505-1-24

37 CR 19, October 10,2014, effective 10/30/2014 38 CR 17, September 10, 2015, effective 9/30/2015 39 CR 05, March 10, 2016, effective 3/30/2016 39 CR 17, September 10, 2016, effective 9/30/2016 40 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-1.1.3140 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-1.1.4940 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.1040 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.1140 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.1240 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.1340 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.540 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.640 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.740 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.840 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-10.940 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered from 8 CCR 1505-1-11.340 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered to 8 CCR 1505-1-1.1.3240 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 Renumbered to 8 CCR 1505-1-1.1.5140 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017 41 CR 01, January 10, 2018, effective 1/30/2018 41 CR 08, April 25, 2018, effective 5/15/2018 41 CR 18, September 25, 2018, effective 10/15/2018 42 CR 18, September 25, 2019, effective 10/15/2019 43 CR 05, March 10, 2020, effective 2/3/2020 43 CR 15, August 10, 2020, effective 8/30/2020 44 CR 18, September 25, 2021, effective 10/15/2021 45 CR 15, August 10, 2022, effective 8/30/2022 46 CR 09, May 10, 2023, effective 5/30/2023