Nine Coloradans solidified history today, putting in their electoral votes for President-elect Barack Obama.
The electors cast their official ballots in a ceremony at the governor’s office at noon.
Camilla Auger of Aspen, Polly Baca and Wellington Webb of Denver, Ann Knollman of Arvada, Terry Phillips of Louisville, Pam Shaddock of Greeley, Don Strickland of Centennial, and Jennifer Trujillo-Sanchez of Colorado Springs were all present.
Margaret Atencio of Denver was hospitalized over the weekend and could not cast her vote. Her vacancy was filled by Vivian Stovall.
Gov. Bill Ritter, Secretary of State Mike Coffman and Chief Justice Mary J. Mullarkey presided over the ceremony.
“The process is a testament to the transfer of governing,” Ritter said, calling the election and ceremony “truly historic.”
After Ritter’s introduction, Mullarkey swore in the electors and then separate ballots were distributed for president and vice president.
After the ballots were cast and results were tallied, the electors signed certificates of ascertainment to be sent to officials including Vice President Dick Cheney and Allen Weinstein, archivist of the United States.
Sally S. Ho: 303-954-1638 or sho@denverpost.com
