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Important Dates

NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE? WANT TO UPDATE YOUR CURRENT REGISTRATION?

IF SO, CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE A COLORADO RESIDENT

(OPCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE)

Presidential Primary Election - March 5, 2024

January 20, 2024 - Deadline to send mail ballots to military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters for March 5 Presidential Primary Election 1-8.3-110(1), Rule 16
February 12, 2024 - First day mail ballots can be sent to voters for March 5 Presidential Primary Election, except for UOCAVA voters 1-7.5-107(3)(a)(I), Rule 7.2.3
February 12, 2024 - 24-hour drop boxes open
February 12, 2024 - Last day for voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw their affiliation if they wish to vote in the March 5th Presidential Primary Election 1-2-219(1)
February 26, 2024 - Last day the elections office can mail ballots to voters. Voters must pick up ballot in person starting February 27 1-7.5-107(3)(a)(I), Rule 7.2.3
February 26, 2024 - Last day for an individual to submit a voter registration and still receive a mail ballot 1-2-201(3)(b)(III)
February 26, 2024 - Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) open 1-7.5-107 (4.5)(a)(III),(c), Rule 7.8.1(b)
March 5, 2024 - Presidential Primary Election Day 1-4-1202(2) 1-4-1203(1)
March 13, 2024 - Last day to receive military and overseas (UOCAVA) ballots in order to be counted 1-8.3-113(2)
March 13, 2024 - Last day for a voter to cure a signature discrepancy or missing signature, or to provide missing ID 1-7.5-107(3.5)(d), 1-7.5-107.3(2)(a), 1-8.5-105(3)(a), Rule 7.6.5
March 27, 2024 - Last day to complete the canvass and submit the official abstract of votes cast for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election 1-4-1206, 1-10-102(1), 1-10-103(1)

Voter Education Links

FactCheck.org
Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for voters by monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
FindLaw
Get the facts about voting and the laws that protect — and restrict — your right to vote.
FollowtheMoney.org
The National Institute on Money in State Politics is a nonpartisan, non profit organization that researches the influence of campaign money on state-level elections and public policy in all 50 states.
League of Women Voters of Colorado
The League of Women Voters of Colorado, is a nonpartisan, political organization with the mission to educate, motivate and activate voters to participate in the government. Website includes an audio version of the League's 2012 voter guide.
Mesa County League of Women Voters
OpenSecrets.org - Center for Responsive Politics
This site is sponsored by The Center for Responsive Politics, a research group that tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
PolitiFact.com
PolitiFact is a project of the St. Petersburg Times to help you find the truth in politics. Check out the Truth-o-meter to examine politicians and lobbyists statements.
Project Vote Smart
Organization dedicated to providing citizens with information on candidates and elected officials backgrounds, voting records, campaign contributions, public statements, biographical data (including their work history) and evaluations from over 100 competing special interest groups.
Rock the Vote
Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people. For 30 years, Rock the Vote has revolutionized the way we use pop culture, music, art, and technology to engage young people in politics and build our collective power.
Vote411
Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund in 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information.

Local, State, and National Election Results and Voting Information

Mesa County Election Results

Colorado Absentee Ballot Request
Voter Registration Form - English
Formulario de Registración de Votante de Colorado - Español
Elections Division - Colorado Secretary of State
Frequently asked questions about voter registration - Colorado Secretary of State
Go Vote Colorado
Need Help Voting or Registering to Vote? Call this Election Protection Hotline to find answers to your questions or report problems:
Hotline: 866-687-8683 — Español: 888-839-8682
Just Vote Colorado
Colorado Primary Election Results (June 28th, 2022)
Mesa County General Election Summary Report (November 3, 2020)

Information for Houseless Voters

YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT ADDRESS. You’ll need to provide an address when you register to vote – this is used to assign your voting districts and to send any election mail. Homeless registrants can list a shelter address, or can include the address where they sleep most often, like a street corner or park address. Learn more about voting and homelessness from Nonprofit Vote.