Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Voters who are in line at their polling location by 7:00 PM are allowed to vote no matter how long it takes for each person to cast his or her ballot.
State Election Guide
Colorado election dates and voter deadlines
Colorado 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Colorado ballot in 2026?
Colorado's current statewide calendar includes Colorado General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Colorado?
Following the passage of Propositions 107 & 108 in 2016, unaffiliated voters will receive a combined primary ballot and then may only vote in one party’s primary contest for each office. To qualify for the ballot Colorado holds closed party caucuses at which...
Election Calendar
Colorado current and upcoming election dates
Colorado General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November in every even- numbered year.
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Colorado General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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All-Mail voting begins
First day that mail ballots for the 2026 General Election may be mailed to voters, except for UOCAVA voters. (Not sooner than 22 days before the election or the previous business day if the 22 day before the election...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
Submit an application through a voter registration drive no later than 22 days before Election Day. Note: Be aware that this date falls on a holiday -Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October- and may be subject to change.
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Last date for the State/county clerks to publish polling site locations
Last day to post polling location signs for the 2026 General Election. (At least 20 days before the election)
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All-Mail voting begins
Every Colorado voter receives a ballot in the mail, but you can still vote in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center if you'd like. In-person voting voting begins at least 7 days before Election Day. Voter service...
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Submit an application through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or at a local driver's license examination facility through the 8th day before Election Day.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
Colorado enables residents to register through their online voter registration portal. Register to vote or update your voter registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.gov through the 8th day before Election Day.
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All-Mail voting ends
In-person voting ends on Election Day.
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections starting Early voting period through Election Day. C.R.S.A. § 1-2-217.7.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Colorado
Time off for voting: Yes
By law, an elector may get time off without loss of pay if he or she does not have sufficient time outside of regular working hours to vote. With prior notice to an employer, employees may take up to two hours off of work for the purpose of voting. The employer may specify the hours the employee will take off, but the period must fall at the beginning or end of the work period if the employee so requests. There is no leave...
Voting at the polls on Election Day
If you prefer to vote at the polls, you can vote in-person at a voter service and polling center. If you want to vote in-person, you may return your mail ballot and vote in-person at a voter service and polling center. Even if you do not return your mail ballot you may still vote in person. Once you vote in person your county clerk will not accept for counting any ballot that was mailed to you. The deadline to vote in-person...
Voter ID: Non-strict non-photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Yes. Colorado lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections starting Early voting period through Election Day. C.R.S.A. § 1-2-217.7