Gross, Larson Qualify for State Primary Ballot

Denver, March 25, 2020 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s office announced today that Dave Gross, Democratic candidate for University of Colorado Regent for the 2nd Congressional District, and Colin Larson, Republican candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 22, have each collected the required number of signatures to appear on their respective party’s June 30 State Primary ballot.

Candidates for University of Colorado Regent for a congressional district are required to collect 1,500 signatures (or 10% of votes cast in the last election, whichever is smaller) in their district, while candidates for state representative are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes cast in the last election) in their district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801, C.R.S. Gross submitted 1,657 valid signatures, while Larson submitted 1,214, both clearing their respective thresholds.

Petition Verification Summary- Gross:

Number of qualified signatures submitted: 1,819

Number of entries rejected: 162

Number of entries accepted: 1,657

Number of valid signatures required: 1,500

Petition Verification Summary- Larson:

Number of qualified signatures submitted: 1,379

Number of entries rejected: 165

Number of entries accepted: 1,214

Number of valid signatures required: 1,000

Statement of sufficiency for Gross (PDF)

Statement of sufficiency for Larson (PDF)

Updated list of 2020 State Primary candidates.

A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for each rejection is on file with the Secretary of State