How To Register To Vote In Colorado

Fill out your ballot

Ballots are automatically sent to all voters in Colorado starting Oct. 9.

Mailed ballots need more than your vote. Most require at least one signature and can't have any stray marks. They must be sent back in the envelope provided.

Return your ballot

Your ballot can be returned at a dropbox, in person or by mail by you or a third party, with some restrictions. Return postage for ballots is not guaranteed to be prepaid in Colorado , but may be offered in your city or county.

To be counted, your ballot must be received by Nov. 3. Check with local officials for specific times. The Colorado Secretary of State recommends mailing your ballot back by Oct. 26 .

You can track your ballot's status here .

Don't wait too long! The U.S. Postal Service sent a warning to the Colorado Secretary of State that ballots could be delayed for a narrow set of voters.

Your ballot is verified and counted

From identifying information and tracking bar codes on your ballot to signatures, a lot has gone into making sure your vote is accurate and will count by the time your ballot is returned.

In Colorado , the signature submitted with your ballot will be checked against what election officials have on file. For certain problems with your ballot, election officials are required to contact you and offer you a chance to "cure" it so it can be counted.

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Absentee ballots may start being processed upon receipt and formally counted Oct. 19. Dates can vary based on jurisdiction size or the number of mail ballots sent.

Casting a ballot in person

In Colorado , early voting is offered from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2 , but isn't available in most counties on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sundays. And you can always vote on Election Day, Nov. 3. Check with local election officials for locations and hours.

Colorado requires you to show identification to cast a ballot in person. If you don't have one, or forget to bring it, you may need to cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted once your eligibility is verified, or take other steps to confirm your identity. Ask a pollworker if you need to follow up.

Wearing a mask to vote in person is recommended.

If you received a ballot in the mail but decide you want to vote in person, you can — but you may be required to take an additional action, such as surrendering your ballot, signing an affidavit or casting a provisional ballot. Contact your local election officials for details.

You're all set

You can visit Colorado's election website for more details on voting. If you have any questions or issues or need to check the status of your provisional ballot contact your local elections officials.

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