Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – so mark your calendar and remember to vote or be in line by 7 p.m.!
Why vote in local elections? Your city council has more power over your life than Congress. They have the power to increase the minimum wage, create more affordable housing, and make a vibrant, just economy where everyone can thrive.
Remember: In Colorado, it is never too late to register to vote. You can register to vote or update your registration online by Oct. 27 here to receive your ballot in the mail.
You can also register to vote and receive your ballot at a Voter Service Center starting on Monday, Oct. 27, through 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Can I Vote?
To be eligible to vote in Colorado, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 18 years old or older by Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4)
- Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day (Monday, Oct. 13)
- As of July 2019, if you are serving a sentence of parole, you may register to vote and vote in Colorado. For more information about voting with convictions, please visit VotingWithConviction.org.
How Do I Vote?
Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters on Friday, Oct. 10, so check your mailbox and confirm you got yours! Here are the three ways to vote and have your voice heard this election:
- BALLOT DROP BOX. Make sure your vote is counted by dropping off your completed ballot at a drop box by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Drop boxes are open 24/7 through 7 p.m. on Election Day. Find a location near you!
- MAIL. Another option to return your ballot is by mailing it back to your county clerk. If you choose this option, don’t forget to add stamps (we always recommend two, just in case) and put it in the mail by Monday, Oct. 27, to ensure it arrives at the County Clerk’s Office by Election Day.
- IN PERSON. If you didn’t receive your ballot in the mail, need a new ballot, or need to register to vote, you can vote in person. Find a location near you!
If you’re going to vote in person, remember to bring an accepted form of ID, which you can find here.
What’s on the Ballot?
This fall, you’re not just voting on the candidates. There are a number of ballot measures that impact young people’s political present and future. See where New Era stands on the two statewide measures:
Propositions LL & MM: Healthy School Meals for All
What do they do?
Proposition LL allows the state to keep and spend money to support the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
Proposition MM increases taxes for people with higher incomes in order to fund the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
Why are we voting YES?
The Healthy School Meals for All Program ensures students have access to healthy, nutritious meals during the school day. This program contributes to the health, well-being, and academic success of more young people in the state.
What’s Ranked Choice Voting?
This year, Fort Collins will have the opportunity to vote for mayor and each district council member using a “ranked choice voting” method! Ranked choice voting is a voting method that allows voters to rank election contest candidates in order of preference when there are three or more candidates.
Wondering how this will work? Watch the video from the city of Fort Collins below!