1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I write to you with grave concern regarding President Donald Trump's proposed unconstitutional order attempting to interfere with state-run elections. This alarming overreach demands your immediate and resolute action to protect our state's electoral integrity and the constitutional rights of our citizens. The proposed ban on mail-in voting is particularly troubling. This method has proven to be safe, secure, and vital for ensuring access to the ballot for many voters, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those facing work constraints. Eliminating this option would effectively disenfranchise countless citizens and suppress voter turnout. Russian President Vladimir Putin is directly influencing President Trump to oppose mail-in ballots, despite Russia itself having a robust mail-in voting program. President Trump's directive to ban mail-in voting and centralize control of elections at the federal level is a direct assault on the Constitution. Article I, Section 4 explicitly grants states the primary authority to determine the "Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections." This fundamental principle of federalism must be vigorously defended. I urge you to take immediate action to protect our state's election integrity: 1. Publicly denounce this unconstitutional order and reaffirm our state's commitment to managing elections as outlined in the Constitution. 2. Strengthen protections for mail-in voting and other accessible voting methods. 3. Invest in enhanced election security measures to ensure the integrity of all voting processes. 4. Launch a public education campaign to inform citizens about their voting rights and the importance of state-managed elections. The foundation of our democracy rests on free, fair, and accessible elections. As our state leader, you have both the authority and the duty to stand firm against this unprecedented federal intrusion. I implore you to act swiftly and decisively to safeguard our electoral freedom and uphold the constitutional principles that govern our nation. Furthermore, reports of President Trump seeking advice from war-criminal Putin during a White House meeting on the Ukraine war raise additional concerns about potential foreign influence on our electoral process. This underscores the critical importance of maintaining robust, independent state election systems as a safeguard against federal overreach and external interference.