Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Colorado.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 10/30/2023 and ends on 11/06/2023
You can return your mail-in ballot to your early voting site.
You can register to vote, vote early in person, or return your mail-in ballot at a Voter Service and Polling Center near you. Click here to find your Voter Service and Polling Center.
Colorado has a one step vote by mail process. It is a vote-by-mail state, meaning that all registered voters receive a ballot in the mail. The deadline to register to vote and receive a ballot in the mail is October 30th, 8 days before Election Day. After you complete your ballot, be sure to return it ASAP!
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
After completing your ballot, put it into the return envelope provided by the state. Sign the self-affirmation on the return envelope. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.
Colorado voters must show valid photo ID when voting in person. Info here on what qualifies. You do not need to submit a copy of your photo ID when voting by mail, but signature must match the signature on voter registration form.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Any designated person can drop off a ballot for you.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Colorado offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted.
If you decide to vote in person rather than vote by mail, go to a Voter Service and Polling Center in your county to vote in person. If possible, bring your ballot to discard at the Voter Service Center. Even if you do not return the mail ballot, you may still vote in person.
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Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
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