Frequently Asked Questions

Voters do not need to request an absentee ballot. Colorado's voting model allows each active voter to automatically receive a ballot by mail up to 22 days before the last day to vote. Make sure your address is up to date at GoVoteColorado.gov.

Ballots will be mailed to voters up to 22 days before the last day to vote. Please allow up to a full week for delivery. Didn't get your ballot? Double check your address at GoVoteColorado.gov, then call 720-913-VOTE (8683).

Voters can return their ballots to one of 43 24-hour drop boxes around the city or at Voter Service and Polling Centers and drive-throughs. Locations will be available at DenverVotes.org/VoterInfo. Voters may also choose to return their ballot via mail (postage required). To ensure your ballot reaches the Denver Elections Division on time, send it back at least 8 days before Election Day.

Voters may pick up their mail ballot early at the Denver Elections Division main office.

Sign up to receive notifications via text or email about the status of your ballot with BallotTrax.

The Denver Elections Division is committed to holding safe, secure and transparent elections. Every single signature on ballot envelopes is verified by a highly-trained team, and all ballot processing teams are bipartisan. Learn more about mail ballots from creation to counting, and get an inside look at our processing rooms.

Per Colorado law, you can return your own ballot and up to 9 voted ballots per election on behalf of other voters.

If you are unable to return your voted ballot, someone else may return your ballot on your behalf. One person may return no more than 10 ballots per election, including their own.

Voters with lost, damaged, or mismarked ballots may request a replacement by calling 720-913-VOTE (8683) or by visiting one of our Voter Service and Polling Centers. 

Voters who need a replacement ballot may designate a person to pick up the new ballot on their behalf. The designated person must bring a signed Emergency Ballot Replacement form(PDF, 99KB) along with acceptable ID.

Find in person voting locations and hours at DenverVotes.org/VoterInfo. Voters can also find locations and hours in their mail ballot packet, distributed to every active voter with a current address.

Information on in-person voting will be available at DenverVotes.org/VoterInfo. Voters can also find important dates in their mail ballot packet, distributed to every active voter with a current address. 

Voters are strongly encouraged to vote early to avoid long wait times at Voter Service and Polling Centers. However, if you do vote on Election Day, you must be in line to vote by 7 p.m. Come prepared with valid identification.

We either sent you an official piece of election mail that was returned to us as undeliverable or were notified through USPS National Change of Address that you have moved. To confirm your registration status or update your address, go to GoVoteColorado.gov.

Yes, in Colorado, you can pre-register at the age of 16.