Colorado § 37-31-117 - Contest of election.
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§ 37-31-117. Contest of election.
The election of any person declared duly elected as a director at any election may be contested by any qualified elector residing within the division from which such director was chosen, upon the grounds provided for such contest for the election of county officers by the general law of the state, and any district judge has jurisdiction to hear and determine said contest, said contest to be conducted in the same manner, under the same rules and procedure, and with like effect as is provided by law for the contest of county officers.
Source: L. 23: p. 290, § 17. CSA: C. 57, § 143. CRS 53: § 47-12-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-17.
Cross references: For contest of election of county officers, see § 1-11-212.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-31-117 ("Contest of election.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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