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November 2, 2021 Statewide Election Day Information

November 2, 2021 Election Results

(As shown on the Mesa County Elections site)

Amendment 78 (Transfers the power over appropriate custodial funds (state revenue not generated through taxes) from the state treasurer to the state legislature):

55.19% No

44.81% Yes

Proposition 119 (Increases the marijuana retail sales tax by 5% to create and partially fund an out-of-school education program):

52.55% No

47.45% Yes

Proposition 120 (Reduces the residential and non-residential property tax rates; authorizes the state to retain and spend $25 million in revenue above the state's TABOR spending cap, which it would otherwise be required to refund to taxpayers)

54.92% No

45.08% Yes

Mesa County School District District 51 Director - District C

8.50% Austin DeWitt

44.34% Trish Mahre

47.16% Andrea Haitz

Mesa County School District 51 Director - District D

47.49% Nick Allen

52.51% Willie Jones

Mesa County School District 51 Director - District E

44.53% David Coombs

55.47% Angela Lema

Mesa County Ballot Issue 1A (increase marijuana tax by 5% and money collected goes to fund mental health, substance abuse, and other related services)

52.44% Yes

47.56% No

Mesa County Ballot Issue 1B (allow Mesa County the right to provide telecommunication services, advanced services, and cable television services to residents, businesses, schools, libraries, and non-profit entities with public or private sector partners without increasing taxes)

72.18% Yes

27.82% No

Mesa County Ballot Issue 1C (allow for marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and testing facilities within unincorporated areas of Mesa County)

53.10% Yes

46.90% No

Colorado Talking Book Library Legislative Blue Book- MP3 and PDF versions

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 Voting Information

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

Information for Voters Experiencing Homelessness

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.