Appeals court says Colorado electors don't have to vote for winner of state's popular vote
By Tal Axelrod - 08/21/19 12:08 PM EDT
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday evening that Colorado’s presidential electors do not have to back the candidate who wins the state’s popular vote.
The decision that could have significant consequences for future presidential contests and is likely headed to the Supreme Court.
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled in a 2-1 decision against the Colorado Secretary of State in case stemming from the 2016 presidential race.
At the time, three of the Centennial State’s nine electors tried to vote for candidates other than Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had won the state’s popular vote.
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/458244-appeals-court-says-presidential-electors-in-co-dont-have-to-vote-for