Students,
As you settle back into your social and academic life on campus, don’t forget your broader civic role. Please take a moment to prepare to participate in democracy by registering to vote NOW!
Registering to vote is quick, easy, and ensures that you can exercise your right to vote in the next election. Students have the right to register to vote and to vote in Colorado if they meet all eligibility requirements, which are detailed below.
Here are some frequently asked questions:
- How do I register to vote? Eligible voters can complete the registration process, or update their information, completely online using the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number or CO ID.
- You can also register in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center. You must update your voter registration each time you move.
- When do I have to register, or update my registration, to vote in the next election? You may register to vote and/or update your registration online and still receive a mailed ballot up to eight days before the election you intend to vote in. After that, you can register to vote, update your registration, and vote in person at a Voter Service Center until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- How will I get my ballot? Ballots are automatically mailed to all eligible, registered voters, so you can easily vote by mail or ballot drop-off box. Register or update your voter registration now to ensure you will get your ballot for the 2022 Election. Ballots will begin to be mailed on Oct. 17.
- How do I return my ballot? Completed ballots may be mailed in or dropped off at any Voter Service Center or ballot drop box. You may also vote in person during early voting or on Election Day. You can find a Voter Service Center here.
- Who is eligible to register to vote in Colorado? To be eligible to register to vote in Colorado, you must: be a U.S. citizen; be 16 years of age or older; and live in Colorado for at least one day.
- Who is eligible to vote in Colorado? To be eligible to vote in Colorado, you must: be a U.S. citizen; be 18 years old or older by Election Day; and live in Colorado at least 22 days prior to Election Day.
- What if I want to vote in another state? For information about registering or updating your registration in a state other than Colorado, visit usa.gov.
Feel free to email ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu“>ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu with questions or for more information. CC Votes is a cross-campus committee that strives to increase CC voter engagement and turnout by organizing voter registration efforts, directing voter outreach and education, and facilitating ballot collection initiatives. You can also contact your County Clerk’s office with questions or for more information.
Best,
The Collaborative for Community Engagement
in partnership with CC Votes and New Era Colorado
