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Election Events Calendar
EventDate
Last day to file an initiative petition with the Secretary of State for the 2013 Coordinated Election.August 5,2013
Last day for candidates for the office of school district director to file a nomination petition.August 30,2013
Last day to file an affidavit of intent to run as a write-in candidate for a non-partisan coordinated election.September 3,2013
Last day to register to vote for the Coordinated Election.October 7,2013
Early voting begins for the Coordinated Election if conducted as a polling place election. (15 days before election)October 21,2013
Deadline to apply for absentee Ballot by Mail for Coordinate ElectionOctober 29,2013
Last day for early voting afor the Coordinated Election if conducted as a polling place election.November 1,2013
Coordinated ElectionNovember 5,2013
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Colorado: Voting at the Polls on Election Day

Do I need identification if I vote in person?

  • All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. While there are many forms of acceptable identification, most voters find it convenient to bring their Colorado Driver's License or a utility bill. A Colorado ID is available at no cost to those who are eligible. For more information, please contact the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

  • A valid Colorado driver's license
  • A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue in accordance with the requirements of Part 3 of Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S.
  • A valid U.S. passport
  • A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or of this state, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of this state;
  • A valid pilot's license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the United States
  • A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector.
  • A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the United States Health Care Financing Administration)
  • A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States
  • Certified documentation of naturalization
  • A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.
  • A valid veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with a photograph of the eligible elector.
  • A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership.

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    While we are working to give you up-to-date information, we urge you to be proactive! In order to ensure you have all the information you need before casting your vote, you should also check with your state and local election officials for information about additional requirements or regulations.
    November 5,2013 Election
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