In an effort to boost accessibility for voters whose primary language is not English, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced a new initiative targeting Spanish-speaking constituents. The state department's website, VayaVotarColorado.gov, highlights resources aimed at providing accurate election information and voter registration services in Spanish.
"It is important that every voter has access to accurate information when it comes to registering to vote and casting a ballot,” Secretary Griswold said, as per the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. This outreach is part of a broader campaign by the Colorado government to ensure fair election processes for all eligible voters. VayaVotarColorado.gov will allow users to execute key electoral actions, such as registering to vote, updating their information, and finding local voting centers.
In addition to online resources, starting October 13, Coloradans can call a new multilingual hotline for live translation assistance with their ballots. This service extends support beyond Spanish, offering help in Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese, Chinese, and additional languages, addressing the linguistic diversity within the voter base.
However, limitations on the assistance have been set to adhere to Colorado state laws. Interpreters are restricted to translating the content on the ballot but can't stray into explaining Blue Book content or providing instructions on how to complete the ballot itself, according to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. Voters can gain access to an interpreter for ballot content by contacting their County Clerk, asking election judges or county staff at voting centers, or directly calling the Secretary of State’s Office.
