Colorado Voting Equipment Passwords Leaked Online

A significant security breach occurred in Colorado when passwords for voting equipment were posted online from June 21 to October 24, just before the election. Secretary of State Jena Griswold confirmed that 34 of the state's 64 counties were affected, with the passwords accessible during the primary election on June 25. The leak was attributed to a former employee who left the department amicably before the incident was discovered. Griswold's office removed the passwords upon learning of the issue and worked with various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to secure the systems and update passwords, confirming that no settings were altered. Despite the breach, Griswold assured the public that Colorado's elections remain secure and that measures are being implemented to prevent future incidents. The Colorado Libertarian Party has filed a lawsuit due to the breach, seeking a hand count of ballots in affected counties.