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Election & Voting Information: Election & Voting Information

The next presidential election will be held on November 5, 2024. This guide provides in-depth listings of resources on elections and voting, including political party information, voter rights, campaign finance information, and more.

Important Dates

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

IF SO, VISIT THIS WEBSITE IF YOU ARE A COLORADO RESIDENT.

(OPCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE.)


Important Dates

 

September 21, 2024 - Deadline to send mail ballots to military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters for November 5 General Election 

October 11, 2024 - First day mail ballots can be sent to voters for November 5th General Election, except for UOCAVA voters 

October 11, 2024 - 24-hour drop boxes open

October 21, 2024 - Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) open

October 28, 2024 - Last day elections office can mail ballots to voters. Voters must pick up in person starting October 29 

October 28, 2024 - Last day for an individual to submit a voter registration and still receive a mail ballot 

November 5, 2024 - General Election Day 

November 13, 2024 - Last day to receive military and overseas (UOCAVA) ballots in order to be counted 

November 13, 2024 - Last day for a voter to cure a signature discrepancy or missing signature, or to provide missing ID 

November 27, 2024 - Last day to complete the canvass and submit the official abstract of votes cast for the November 5 General Election 

Voter Education Links

Mesa County 24-Hour Drop Box Locations

  • Clifton Community Campus - 3270 D 1/2 Rd, Clifton
  • Clifton DMV - 3225 I-70 Business Loop, # A2, Clifton
  • Colorado Mesa University (Robinson Theatre) - 1299 N 12th St, Grand Junction
  • Department of Human Services - 510 29 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction
  • Fruita Civic Center (drive-up) - 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
  • GVT West Transfer Facility (drive-up) - 612 24 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction
  • Mesa County Central Services (drive-up) - 200 S Spruce St, Grand Junction
  • Mesa County Fairgrounds - 2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction
  • Palisade Community Center - 120 W 8th St, Palisade

Information for Houseless Voters

YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT ADDRESS. 

Visit this web page to learn more about displaced voters in Colorado. 

In Colorado, voters currently without a fixed permanent home are eligible to register and vote in the upcoming election.

Voters in this situation should be sure to update their address with their local county clerk as soon as possible.

Voters without a fixed permanent home should be registered at the place they consider their “home base”.

  • “Home base” means a location the voter regularly returns to and intends to remain.
  • This can include a park, vacant lot or homeless shelter.
  • It’s important that a voter who is registered at a location that does not receive mail also designates a mailing address where they can pick up their ballot. This mailing address can be anywhere that the voter has the ability to access their mail on a regular basis and can include a post office box.

Voters in this situation who miss or are not able to access their mail ballot may always visit a polling center located in their county to vote.

Information for Voters Experiencing Disabilities

If you are experiencing a disability and encountering problems such as:

  • Being denied the right to vote
  • Trying to vote while in a residential facility or group home
  • You were not allowed into a polling place because of a service animal
  • Lack of an accessible voting machine
  • Family, caretakers, or poll workers trying to prevent you from voting

...and any other issues, here is an available contact to seek help: 

Disability Law Colorado

303-722-0300 Voice/TDD
800-288-1376 Toll Free

dlcmail@disabilitylawco.org

Voters Rights Facts Sheet:

  • If you have moved into a nursing home and haven't yet updated your address, you are still eligible to vote.
  • If you have a disability that requires a legal guardian, you are still eligible to vote independently. 
  • Registration forms, ballots, and other materials must be made available in alternate formats that are accessible.

Information for Felons

For a list of FAQ's for voters with convictions, visit this website: Voters With Convictions

In Colorado, your right to vote is automatically restored after release from prison. 

 

 

 

 

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