Group Donated $2.2 Million for Colorado Ballot Measure

The Coalition for American Prosperity and Growth funded a campaign for voter ID requirements on mail-in ballots.

Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Philanthropy

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The Coalition for American Prosperity and Growth contributed $2.2 million to the Colorado Voter Trust Initiative between June 1 and July 1. These funds support Amendment 84, which would require voters to provide specific identification on mail ballots.

Why it matters

Amendment 84 would mandate that voters include the last four digits of a Social Security number, driver license, or ID card number on envelopes. Ballots lacking this information would be set aside until the voter provides the required details.

The coalition contributed $2.2 million to the Colorado Voter Trust Initiative and spent $100,000 on a political consultant who previously worked on campaigns for Donald Trump. It also donated $3.85 million to a federal spending PAC.

The players

Coalition for American Prosperity and Growth

This donor group, previously known as the Coalition for Ohio Prosperity and Growth, is not registered as a business or nonprofit with the Colorado Secretary of State.

Donald Trump

He is the current President of the United States whose past campaigns utilized a political consultant now hired by the donor group.

The details

The donor group utilizes a Colorado Springs mail service for its registered address and an Arlington, Virginia postal store address on tax filings. Formerly known as the Coalition for Ohio Prosperity and Growth, the organization has no formal registration with Colorado officials.

The Coalition made its donations between June 1 and July 1.
Colorado voters are scheduled to decide on Amendment 84 on November 3.

Market Landscape

The infusion of millions into state ballot measures reflects a broader trend of dark-money groups bypassing traditional party structures to influence regional election laws. This strategy positions private donor coalitions as central players in shaping state-level policy and voter requirements.

If Amendment 84 passes, residents will need to provide the last four digits of a Social Security number or ID on mail ballot envelopes. Ballots that do not include this identification will be held until voters provide the necessary information.

The takeaway

Voters should be aware that significant out-of-state funding is currently shaping the mechanics of the mail-in ballot process. Reviewing the official ballot text can help citizens understand how their personal identification may be handled in future elections.