Voting Rules in Colorado

Source: www.sos.state.co.us · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Non-Photo ID

ID requested; non-photo accepted. Voters who return ballots by mail are verified by signature.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
All-Mail State

Colorado mails a ballot to every active registered voter. Drop boxes and in-person voting also available.

Early Voting
Available

Voter service centers open 15 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
8 Days Before Election Day (Online/Mail); Same-Day Registration At Vote Centers

Voter registration must be completed by October 26, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Voters may register and vote on Election Day at voter service centers.

Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.sos.state.co.us

Upcoming Election Dates

Jun23
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct26
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 8 days before Election Day (online/mail); same-day registration at vote centers
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in Colorado

Official Colorado Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Colorado resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at www.sos.state.co.us →
Deadline: 8 days before Election Day (online/mail); same-day registration at vote centers
Online: Yes — www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required