How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Colorado, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Colorado election website or call (303) 894-2200 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
Read our voting FAQ
Important Dates - State Primary
Voting Information for Colorado
Don’t miss your next election!
Colorado is a vote-by-mail state. As long as your registration lists your current address, you will receive a ballot. If you have moved, please be sure to update your registration at least 8 days before the next election to receive a ballot by-mail. (Click here to register to vote.) You may go to your local elections office and designated polling centers to register to vote in-person through election day.
Presidential Primaries
Colorado holds semi-closed primaries. Voters must be registered with their party of choice or unafilliated with a party. When registering, unaffiliated voters can select to receive ballots from all parties by mail and later decide which ballot to use and return.
Statewide Primaries
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Find Your RepresentativesEarly Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: N/A, Vote-by-mail
All voters registered at least 8 days before the election (June 22nd) in Colorado should receive a by-mail ballot. No excuse required. If you have not received your ballot you can check its status here.
Voters may return ballots by-mail, postmarked the day before the election, or in-person to their county clerk’s office, stand alone drop box locations, or Voter Service and Polling Center by Election Day. Click here to find your local locations.
Alternatively, you can register to vote and vote in-person at Voter Service and Polling Centers on or before election day.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Colorado
Do Voters Need ID?
- Yes, voters need an ID
- Multiple forms of ID accepted
- First time voters need ID
- Student IDs accepted
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Colorado.
Pre-registration
- The pre-registration age is 16
- You can vote at age 17 in primary elections if you're 18 by the general election
Youth participation is affected by changing state legislation or party rules. If we are not up to date please let us know.