Election officials in Colorado have issued warnings after residents received text messages from Elon Musk’s America PAC that incorrectly stated, “Your ballot request is in. Confirm now where and when to return it.” The messages caused confusion among voters who did not submit any ballot request.

Local officials respond

Carly Koppes, the election chief for Weld County, described callers asking, “Did someone submit something on my behalf?” and noted the need to clarify the situation. Adams County election chief Josh Zygielbaum reported receiving a dozen calls from concerned voters, indicating the issue was significant enough to merit attention.

Both officials emphasized that every active registered voter in Colorado automatically receives a mail ballot, and the texts were not accurate representations of the state’s voting process.

America PAC’s messaging and spending

America PAC, a super PAC tied to Musk, has spent nearly $40 million on independent expenditures in this election cycle, with more than $31 million directed toward Senate races, including the high‑profile contest in Texas.

The PAC’s digital ads often urge Republicans to vote, using provocative language such as “Don’t stay home while the crazy liberals elect radicals.” One ad directs viewers to VoteSafe.org, a site that asks for personal contact information and warns that its voting information may not be accurate.

Officials urge voters to use official sources

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold both advised voters to obtain voting information directly from state and local election offices rather than third‑party sites. Hobbs warned that VoteSafe.org’s data may be inaccurate, while Griswold called the PAC’s texts “misleading.”

Despite the criticism, some political strategists, such as Republican digital strategist Eric Wilson, described the PAC’s tactics as “standard get‑out‑the‑vote” efforts, noting that the group’s innovations could provide useful tools for voters.

Impact on local races

The texts were sent to voters in Weld and Adams counties, where Republican Rep. Gabe Evans is facing Democrat Manny Rutinel in a race rated a toss‑up by independent political analysts. America PAC has reported spending more than $228,000 to support Evans.

County officials continue to field calls and messages from residents seeking clarification, underscoring the importance of reliable, official election information.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.