As voters across the region begin casting their ballots, the ADL Mountain States region has endorsed two of Colorado’s statewide ballot measures and assembled some helpful voting resources.
Amendment J: The ADL Mountain States Region encourages a “yes” vote. Amendment J repeals the definition of marriage passed in 2006 that states only a union of one man and one woman is a valid marriage in Colorado. In 2014 and 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court both ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. If the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn its previous rulings, the ability for same-sex couples to be protected and marry in Colorado could be in danger. Amendment J removes the ban on same-sex marriages from Colorado’s constitution.
Learn more on Amendment J: https://www.freedomtomarryco.com/
Amendment 79: The ADL Mountain States Region encourages a “yes” vote. Amendment 79 makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and repeals the existing constitutional ban on state and local government funding for abortion services.
Learn more on Amendment 79: https://coloradansforreproductivefreedom.com/
For more information on the 14 statewide ballot measures in Colorado, check out these resources:
2024 Colorado State Ballot Information Booklet (a.k.a. Blue Book)
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/bluebook_english_2024.pdf
Colorado Public Radio 2024 Voter’s Guide
https://www.cpr.org/2024/10/14/vg-2024-colorado-voter-guide-to-the-2024-election/
Bell Policy Center 2024 Voter’s Guide
NOTE: ADL has only taken positions on Amendments J and 79. ADL does not necessarily endorse the Bell Policy Center’s position on other ballot measures. The Center’s guide is well researched and is one potentially helpful resource.
https://www.bellpolicy.org/2024/08/27/2024-colorado-ballot-guide/
For general voting information, visit:
Colorado: govotecolorado.com
New Mexico: NMVote.org
Wyoming: letsvotewyo.org
For any election-related issues, the national nonpartisan election protection coalition has resources:
Website: https://866ourvote.org
866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) – English language hotline
888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) – Spanish language hotline