Colorado
| How do I request an absentee ballot? |
File your application for an absentee ballot in writing or by fax, using the application form furnished
by the designated election official (see below) or a letter that includes your name, signature, residence
address, mailing address if you wish to receive the absentee ballot by mail, and date of birth. If you
are applying for a primary election ballot, name the political party with which you are affiliated or
wish to affiliate. Find an absentee ballot application (PDF format) at here under "Request a Mail-In Ballot (Absentee)". |
| Where do I send the request? |
Mail your application to your County Clerk. Find your county clerk: here. |
| What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot? |
You can make a request any time after January 1 of the election year. If you want to receive the
absentee ballot by mail, file your application no later than the close of business on the Tuesday
immediately preceding Election Day: October 28 for the General Election |
| What is the voting procedure? |
The return envelope for the absentee ballot shall have printed on it a self-affirmation substantially in the following form:
I state under penalty of perjury that I am an eligible elector; that I reside at the address indicated on my application for an absentee ballot; that I have not and will not cast any vote in this election except by the enclosed ballot; and that my ballot is enclosed in accord with the provisions of the “Uniform Election Code of 1992”. Date ________________ Signature of voter ______________________________ If you are a first time voter and you registered by mail to vote in CO, you are required to submit with your application a copy of one of the following forms of identification: Colorado's driver's license, ID issued by Department of Revenue, passport, government ID card, pilot's license, military ID card, certified copy of birth certificate, or Colorado student ID card. Place the completed ballot in the envelope and return. |
| What are the deadlines for voting absentee? |
Your application must be received by your county clerk no later than 7:00 pm (close of polls)
on Election Day: General Election: November 4 |
| What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008? |
General Election: November 4 Voter registration closes 29 days prior to Election Day. |
| How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials? |
Colorado Department of State Elections Division 1700 Broadway, Suite 270 Denver, CO 80290 E-mail: sos.elections@sos.state.co.us Tel: 303-894-2200 Fax: 303-869-4861 |
| Is permanent absentee status available? |
Yes |
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