As you settle into your social and academic life on campus, take a moment to also prepare for your civic life this semester. Plan to participate in democracy by registering to vote NOW! Registering to vote is quick, easy, and ensures that you will have the opportunity to exercise your right to vote in the next election. Students have the right to register to vote and vote in Colorado if they meet all eligibility requirements (detailed below).

You can find information on how to register to vote, vote, and how to get involved in campus get-out-the-vote efforts on the CCVotes page on the CCE website. 

In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot, so you can easily vote by mail or ballot drop-box. Register now, or update your voter registration, to ensure you will get your ballot for the next election in November 2024. Key dates to know include:

Here are some frequently asked questions:

How do I register to vote? Every eligible voter can complete the registration process or update your information completely online at GoVoteColorado.gov, using the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or your 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.

By when do I have 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 mail ballot up to 8 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, up until 7 p.m. on Election Day when polls close.

How will I get my ballot? In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot, so you can easily vote by mail or ballot drop-box. Register now, or update your voter registration, to ensure you will get your ballot for the next election.

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. CC will host a Voter Service and Polling Center in the upstairs of Worner Campus Center and will have a drop box adjacent to Boetcher. You can find other 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 1 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 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.

Questions? You can email ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu. CC Votes is a coalition of on and off campus partners 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.