By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice
By law, if there are more than 21 errors in an election, the results aren’t reliable enough to certify.
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) sets this threshold: one error per 125,000 ballots. Yet, grassroots volunteers with United Sovereign Americans (USA) claim to have discovered 100,693 improperly counted votes and 1,467,380 facially ineligible or uncertain registrations from Colorado’s 2022 election.
USA members discovered this by investigating the Colorado Secretary of State’s official voter registration data and voting history records, they say. The analysis was conducted using SQL database queries that revealed thousands of apparent voter registration and voting errors. This data was presented in their Colorado 2022 General Election Validity Scorecard.
Despite presenting this evidence to the Colorado secretary of state’s in May, there hasn’t been a response from Secretary Jena Griswold’s office.
The volunteers hand-delivered a USB with their findings and a formal complaint, without officials investigating, acknowledging the issues or offering a reply.
USA’s volunteers say they have had to take matters into their own hands.
“We sent all of this data and findings to the secretary of state’s office on May 8, 2024, and we asked for a response in 10 business days,” said Douglas County resident Mike Cahoon. “We didn’t get a response and we were forced to escalate our action. It’s really a burden on the citizens of the United States. We have to have fair elections.”
USA members filed a Writ of Mandamus asking the court to compel the secretary of state to correct errors and ensure that only valid votes are counted in the 2024 election. The legal argument is simple: based on the 1,467,380 voter registration issues and the 100,693 improperly counted votes, Colorado’s 2022 election far exceeded the allowable error rate under HAVA.
The USA, led in Colorado by Mike Cahoon, is a nonpartisan, nationwide group committed to ensuring fair elections. Cahoon explains the importance of their efforts, saying, “We’re not looking to overturn elections. We’re just measuring the data. If we can’t believe that the votes being counted are accurate, then our entire democratic process is in question.”
Kim Monson, a well-known conservative radio host, joined forces with USA to support their cause. Monson helped raise $100,000 to hire attorneys and take action.
USA isn’t just working in Colorado — this is a national effort. According to Cahoon, USA has chapters in 24 states, all working toward the same goal: election integrity.
Nationwide efforts to address election integrity have revealed significant discrepancies across multiple states. In total, 29,229,520 facially invalid voter registrations were uncovered through aggregate data from 20 states. Michigan saw nearly 370,000 potentially illegal votes, while North Carolina identified over half a million.
These findings highlight the urgent need for stricter oversight to ensure future elections are fair and legally compliant.
Cahoon likens the registration error rate found in Colorado elections to failures in other industries. He mused, “If you went to the airport, would you feel good about a 26.7% error rate?” His point is clear: just as we demand precision in aviation, we should demand accuracy in our elections.
The Writ of Mandamus filed by USA seeks to compel the Colorado Secretary of State to correct errors and ensure that only valid votes are counted in the 2024 election. The legal argument is simple: based on the 1,467,380 voter registration issues and the 100,693 improperly counted votes, Colorado’s 2022 election far exceeded the allowable error rate under HAVA.
According to Cahoon, “There were 32,427 more votes counted than voters who voted,” a fact highlighted in Exhibit B of the Writ of Mandamus. This statistic alone casts doubt on the validity of the election results.
In addition to supporting USA’s legal action, Monson is spearheading the Colorado 2024 Election Project, which focuses on raising awareness and ensuring transparency in the state’s electoral processes. Monson asserted, “The right to vote is sacred, and we need elections we can trust.”
Monson sums up the importance of these combined efforts: “Liberty has been given to us. People have fought for it. They’ve sacrificed for it and we need to pass it on to the next generation.”
“This is our moment in history to step forward and do what’s right,” Monson adds.
USA is calling for volunteers and donations to continue their efforts. Cahoon encourages people to get involved, saying, “We need volunteers — people who are willing to take the time to analyze data, review voter rolls, and get involved at the community level.”
Monson echoes the need for financial support, explaining, “If people want more information, they can text me at 720-605-0647. We’re still raising funds. But we’re rocking and rolling.”
To get involved with United Sovereign Americans check out their website at: unite4freedom.com.