City of Colorado Springs Voting Information
The City of Colorado Springs is holding a municipal election on April 4, 2023. This is an important local election for students who live in the City of Colorado Springs; elected positions
on the ballot will include mayor, three at-large city council seats for a four-year term, and the unexpired term for City Council District 3. The ballot will also contain at least one ballot initiative that voters will decide directly.
See below for links to get informed about the candidates and ballot initiative.
This election is a mail-in ballot election only, meaning that to vote, you must receive your ballot in the mail or obtain it in person at the City Clerk’s office, and return it by mail or via ballot drop box. To receive your ballot in the mail, register to vote or update your voter registration today (instructions below).
Students have the right to register to vote and vote in Colorado if they meet standard eligibility requirements, which are detailed below. Students
who live in the City of Colorado Springs have the right to vote in this municipal election; our campus and all Colorado College student housing is located in the City of Colorado Springs (District 3).
Key dates:
- Friday, March 10: Ballots sent to voters and 24/7 ballot drop boxes open (locations listed here).
- Monday, March 27: Last day to register online and receive a ballot in the mail.
- Starting on Monday, March 13, you can also stop by the City Clerk’s office to register in-person and receive your printed ballot.
- Tuesday, April 4: Election Day; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Ballots postmarked by 7 p.m., but not received by that time, will not be accepted.
To receive your ballot in the mail, register to vote or update your voter registration today. Registering to vote is quick and easy and can be completed online. You must update your voter registration each time you move.
REGISTER ONLINE: You can register easily online with the last four digits of your Social Security Number, or your Colorado ID. Visit
GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote or update your voter registration.
- If you live on campus at Colorado College, be mindful of formatting your address correctly when registering to vote:
- The residential address/ address where you live is the address of your residence hall.
- The mailing address/ address where you receive mail is Colorado College Campus Mail.
819 North Tejon St. CC Box #___
Colorado Springs, CO 80946
Students who live outside of the City of Colorado Springs are also encouraged to register to vote or update their registration. For information about registering or updating your registration in a state
other than Colorado, visit
vote.usa.gov.
GET INFORMED ABOUT WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT
- Visit the CC Votes webpage for up-to-date information on upcoming elections.
- Visit the City of Colorado Springs City Election website to learn about the candidates and ballot issues.
- Attend a candidate forum. Local organizations are collaborating to host a series of forums in March. Forum info and more can be found on the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region website.
