# Colorado Secretary of State

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-11-03**: General Election — Colorado voters will decide the fate of the progressive tax initiative at the polls.
- **2026-09-04**: Ballot Certification — The Secretary of State must certify whether the measure has met the legal requirements to appear on the ballot.
- **2026-08-03**: Submission Deadline — Deadline for advocates to submit collected signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State for verification.
- **2026-03-18**: Signature Drive Launch — Supporters begin the formal process of collecting voter signatures across Colorado.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Colorado Progressive Tax Initiative Launches 2026 Ballot Signature Drive
2026-03-18 03:42:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Advocacy groups in Colorado have officially launched a signature-gathering campaign for a 2026 ballot initiative aimed at increasing income taxes on the state's highest earners. The measure seeks to transition Colorado from its long-standing flat tax system to a progressive model to bolster funding for public services.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/colorado-progressive-tax-ballot-measure-2026

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