FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jack Todd Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov Kailee Stiles Kailee.Stiles@ColoradoSOS.gov October 20, 2025 Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters to Use Trusted Sources; Raises Awareness of Election Disinformation Denver, CO –Ballots for the 2025 Coordinated Election have been sent to voters. Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters to always use trusted election sources and remain alert to election disinformation. "Election disinformation is a political tool used to undermine our democracy and divide our nation. Coloradans should use trusted sources for election information, includingGoVoteColorado.govand their County Clerk’s Office," said Secretary Griswold. Coloradans should use trusted sources when searching for information on elections. Information from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is distributed viawww.ColoradoSOS.govorwww.GoVoteColorado.gov. As the election nears, Colorado voters should be aware of disinformation related to elections such as scams perpetrated online, via email, robocall, and text message – including with artificially generated media such as "deepfakes." Disinformation is meant to mislead and undermine confidence in elections. Voters should: Rely on Colorado state and local government election officials for information about registering to vote, voting, and election results. Be aware that sensational content can be created or shared by foreign actors with the intent to incite anger, mobilize, and to promote amplification of false information. Seek information from trustworthy and reputable media and social media sources, considering the author and their intent. Critically evaluate the information you share and verify information with trusted sources such as Colorado state and local election officials.If the information is not from a credible source or if a second reliable source cannot be found, consider not sharing it as you may be inadvertently amplifying misinformation. Be wary of phone calls, texts, or emails from unfamiliar callers and senders that make suspicious claims about the elections process or of social media posts that appear to spread inconsistent information about election-related problems or results. ###