Election Day is Tuesday, June. 30, 2026 – so mark your calendar and remember to vote or be in line by 7 p.m!
Why vote in primary elections? The 2026 Colorado state primary election on Tuesday, June 30 is our generation’s chance to shape our ballot and vote for someone we can actually be excited to elect this November.
Remember: In Colorado, it is never too late to register to vote. You can register to vote or update your registration online by June 22, 2026, to receive your ballot in the mail.
Key Dates
- Monday, June 8: 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?
- Make sure your voter registration is updated by Monday, June 22. (Check your voter registration status at GoVoteColorado.gov.)
- Students can vote in the Colorado primary elections—as long as they’ve lived in Colorado for at least 22 days (June 8) before Election Day.
- Monday, June 22: In-person voting starts at Voter Service Centers (VSC) open across the state! June 22 is the 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 June 30. After that day, just drop off your ballot at a drop box or VSC.
- Tuesday, June 30: It’s finally Election Day. Be in line at a Voter Service Center 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, June 30)
- Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day (Monday, June 8)
- 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 June 8, so check your mailbox and confirm you got yours! Here are 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, June 30. 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, June 22, 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 at a Voter Service Center in your county. 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.
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!
What’s on the ballot?
The ballot you receive is based on the political party you’re registered with:
- Democratic Party: voters will receive a ballot with all Democratic candidates running in federal and statewide races.
- Republican Party: voters will receive a ballot with all Republican candidates running in federal and statewide races.
- Unaffiliated: voters will receive two ballots – a Republican and a Democratic ballot. You can only fill out and vote on one ballot!
You’ll be voting for your choice of candidate in federal races such as your U.S. Senate and Congressperson, statewide races such as Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General, and additional races specific to the district you live in.