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Colorado’s election system hit a major security snag when a software update briefly exposed personal voter data for 59 individuals—details meant to stay private—for about ten days. The Secretary of State’s office quickly rolled back the fix, contacted affected voters, and pledged stronger testing protocols to prevent future blunders. This isn’t the first glitch: in 2024, voting computer passwords were leaked online for months before public pressure forced action. The Secretary of State, running for attorney general and a staunch advocate of mail-in ballots, apologized for both incidents while reaffirming her commitment to election security. Despite the setbacks, Colorado remains on schedule to mail out ballots ahead of the next election, as states across the country race to finalize their ballot distribution timelines.

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