Election Timeline
For the assembly time line, see the Assembly Timeline.
Last Date to Affiliate for Caucus
February 7, 2022 is the last day to affiliate as a Democratic and be eligible to participate in caucus. You must be a registered Democrat to participate in the Democratic caucuses.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Democratic Caucuses
All Democratic caucuses in El Paso County will be held on March 5, 2022 at 2 PM with a 1 PM check-in.
Currently planned to be a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
Primary Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A primary ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting June 6, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Primary Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, June 28, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
General Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A general election ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting October 17, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
General Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, November 8, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
Election Timeline
For the assembly time line, see the Assembly Timeline.
Last Date to Affiliate for Caucus
February 7, 2022 is the last day to affiliate as a Democratic and be eligible to participate in caucus. You must be a registered Democrat to participate in the Democratic caucuses.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Democratic Caucuses
All Democratic caucuses in El Paso County will be held on March 5, 2022 at 2 PM with a 1 PM check-in.
Currently planned to be a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
Primary Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A primary ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting June 6, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Primary Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, June 28, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
General Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A general election ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting October 17, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
General Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, November 8, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
Election Timeline
For the assembly time line, see the Assembly Timeline.
Last Date to Affiliate for Caucus
February 7, 2022 is the last day to affiliate as a Democratic and be eligible to participate in caucus. You must be a registered Democrat to participate in the Democratic caucuses.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Democratic Caucuses
All Democratic caucuses in El Paso County will be held on March 5, 2022 at 2 PM with a 1 PM check-in.
Currently planned to be a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
Primary Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A primary ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting June 6, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Primary Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, June 28, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
General Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A general election ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting October 17, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
General Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, November 8, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
Election Timeline
For the assembly time line, see the Assembly Timeline.
Last Date to Affiliate for Caucus
February 7, 2022 is the last day to affiliate as a Democratic and be eligible to participate in caucus. You must be a registered Democrat to participate in the Democratic caucuses.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Democratic Caucuses
All Democratic caucuses in El Paso County will be held on March 5, 2022 at 2 PM with a 1 PM check-in.
Currently planned to be a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
Primary Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A primary ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting June 6, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
Primary Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, June 28, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
General Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A general election ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting October 17, 2022.
Register or update Your voter registration here.
NOTE: Districts on the Secretary of State site are not yet updated to post-census districts.
General Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, November 8, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Drop-off box locations (TBD)
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2022 General Election
Election Timeline
General Election Ballots Mailed to Voters
A general election ballot will be mailed by the El Paso County Clerk & Recorders Office to all active registered voters starting October 17, 2022.
Voter Service and Polling Centers Open
At Voter Service and Polling Centers: you may register to vote, update your registration, vote in-person, get a reprint of your mail-in ballot or drop off your ballot. Colorado has same-day voter registration.
Last Day to Update Voter Registration and Still Receive a Ballot in the Mail
Oct. 31 is the last day to update your voter registration online and still get a ballot in the US Mail. After that date, go to a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) to register or update your registration, get a ballot and/or vote. You may register to vote through Nov. 8. Colorado is a same-day registration state!
Last Day Recommended to Mail Your Ballot
Oct. 31 is the last day recommended to mail your ballot. Ballots must arrive by 7 PM election day, Nov. 8. Postmarks don't count. After this date, use a drop-box or go to a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC).
General Election
Your ballot will only be counted if it arrives at the Clerk & Recorder's Office by 7PM, November 8, 2022. Postmarks don't count.
Deadline for UACAVA Ballots and Ballot Curing
UACAVA (military and overseas) voters have until Nov. 16 to get their ballot turned in. This is also the deadline for curing ballots. Colorado now has Text-to-Cure (TXT2Cure), the ability to cure ballots by text.
FAQs
Additional information can be found at the
El Paso County Elections Department website.
What Districts Am I In?
The Secretary of State's voter registration system is not yet updated with the 2021 redistricting information. The site will be updated by approximately mid-February, when the redrawing of county precincts is complete. In the meantime, you can find your congressional, state house and state senate districts on the state redistricting site.
Where is My Ballot?
All Colorado voters can sign up for ballot tracking notifications. Track you ballot like you track a package!
Will I Get a Ballot Mailed to Me?
Check your voter registration at govotecolorado.com. Ensure your address is correct and that your registration status is Active. If you are not Active, you will not get a ballot mailed to you. Update your registration with your correct address to reactivate.
How Do I Return My Ballot?
You may return your ballot through the US Mail or using one of the many ballot drop boxes throughout the county. Drop-box locations
How Many Stamps Do I Need to Mail My Ballot?
One (1) forever stamp for both the primary and the general elections.
What if I Don't Receive a Ballot?
Ballots will be mailed out on in advance of each election (see Election Timeline above). If you have not received a ballot yet when Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) open, you may go to a VSPC to get new mail-in ballot. You may also register to vote and vote at VSPCs.
What is Ballot Curing?
Voters whose mail ballots are rejected due to a missing or discrepant signature, or failure to enclose a photocopy of an acceptable form of ID with their ballot may "cure" their ballot. This means they can provide a signature or photocopy of acceptable ID and ensure their ballots are counted. Colorado has TXT2Cure making curing quick and easy.
What's on My Ballot?
What State Should I Vote In?
If you're an out of state student going to college in Colorado or a Colorado resident going to school out of state, you might wonder what state you should vote in. Information from the Secretary of State.
I Have a Conviction, Can I Vote?
Yes! The laws have changed in recent years. Unless you are currently serving a sentence of incarceration or detention for a felony conviction, you may vote.
This includes those on parole, probation, or awaiting trail either in jail or out on bond. For additional information see the Secretary of State site.