Dear Students,
As you settle into life on campus, please take a moment to make sure you are prepared to vote this semester. Registering to vote is quick, easy, and ensures that you can vote in the next election. Students have the right to vote and register to vote in Colorado if they meet all eligibility requirements, which are detailed below.
In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail, making it easy to vote by mail or ballot drop-box. Register now or update your voter registration to ensure you will receive your ballot for the next election in November 2023.
You can find information on how to vote, register to vote, and how to get involved in campus get-out-the-vote efforts on the CCVotes webpage.
Key dates to know:
- Oct. 16: Ballots begin to be mailed out to voters. Ballot drop-boxes begin to open.
- Oct. 30: Last day to register online and still receive a ballot in the mail.
- Nov. 7: Election Day! Be in line by 7 p.m. at a Voter Service Center or drop-box if you haven’t returned your ballot by mail.
Frequently asked questions:
- How do I register to vote? Every eligible voter can complete the registration process or update their information completely online at GoVoteColorado.gov, using the last four digits of your Social Security Number or your Colorado ID. You can also register in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center. You must update your voter registration each time you move.
- What is the deadline to register, or update my registration, to vote in the next election? You may register to vote or update your registration online and still receive a ballot up to eight days before the election in which you intend to vote. After that, you can register to vote or update your registration in person at a Voter Service Center, and vote in person until the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- How will I get my ballot? In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Register or update your voter registration now to ensure you get your ballot for the next election.
- How do I return my ballot? Completed ballots may be mailed in to any Voter Service Center or dropped off at any ballot drop-box. You may also vote in person during the early voting period or on Election Day.
- 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, at least 16 years old, 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, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and live in Colorado at least 22 days before 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 vote.usa.gov.
