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Important Dates

IMPORTANT COLORADO VOTING INFORMATION

Review your voter record to make sure your information is up to date.
October 9 - Counties will begin mailing ballots for the November 3^rd General Election. Keep an eye on the mailbox, and if you're not voting in-person be sure to mail it back or drop it in a ballot box ASAP before Election Day! Once you mail it back, you can track your ballot here.
October 19 - You can begin to vote in-person. Mesa County Voter Service Polling Centers open at:
- Mesa County Central Services - 200 South Spruce Street, Grand Junction
- Mesa County Fairgrounds - 2785 US Hwy 50, Grand Junction
October 26 - Deadline to register to vote or update your registration and still receive a ballot in the mail.
- If unable to register online, complete the paper voter registration form (PDF) and deliver by mail or in-person to your County Clerk and Recorder.
Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd - You can register to vote and vote in person up to 7 PM.

POLL WORKER OPPORTUNITIES

Want to help others vote during this important election? Sign up to become a paid poll worker on election day at www.workelections.com

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 and State Voting Information

2020 Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book) - English
2020 Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book) - Spanish
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
Mesa County Elections Division

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.