Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – so mark your calendar and remember to vote or be in line by 7 p.m!
If you’re asking what the f*ck this election people are talking about on November 3 is, don’t worry! We have the answers.
Voters across the state will get the opportunity to vote for statewide offices such as Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General, as well as their state legislators and a long list of ballot measures that will shape our communities for years to come.
Every election is a chance for a new generation of voters to be heard. Young people make up 1 in every 3 voters in Colorado, so when we show up, we decide who wins and who loses.
Your state. Your generation. Your chance to shape the future.
Key Dates
- Friday, October 2: Check your mailbox! Ballots start being mailed to voters today.
- Moved since the last election? Want to make sure you receive your ballot in the mail? Update your voter registration by Monday, October 26. (Check your voter registration status at GoVoteColorado.gov.)
- Students can vote in the Colorado Midterm Election—as long as they’ve lived in Colorado for at least 22 days (since October 12) before Election Day.
- Monday, October 12: Drop boxes open across the state!
- Monday, October 19: In-person voting starts at Voter Service Centers (VSC) open across the state!
- Monday, October 26: Last day to register to vote or update your voter registration online to receive a ballot in the mail.
- Also, the last day we recommend mailing your ballot back to ensure it’s received by 7 p.m. on November 3. After that, you can drop off your ballot at a drop box or VSC.
- Tuesday, November 3: It’s finally Election Day. Be in line at a Voter Service Center or drop box in your county by 7 p.m. to register to vote/update your registration or drop off your ballot at any drop box in the state!
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, November 3)
- Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day (Monday, October 12)
- 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 Tuesday, October 2, so check your mailbox and confirm you got yours! Here are three ways to vote and have your voice heard this election:
- 1. DROP IT OFF. Make sure your vote is counted by dropping off your completed ballot at a drop box by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. Drop boxes are open 24/7 through 7 p.m. on Election Day. Find a location near you!
- 2. MAIL IT BACK. You can also return your ballot by mail to your county clerk. If you choose this option, don’t forget to add stamps (we always recommend two, just in case) and mail it by Monday, October 26, to ensure it arrives at the County Clerk’s Office by Election Day.
- 3. 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 at a Voter Service Center in your county. Find a location near you! If you’re voting in person, remember to bring an accepted form of ID, which you can find here.
If you’re dropping your ballot off or mailing it in, double-check the instructions on your ballot. And don’t forget to sign the envelope!