Colorado Voting Guide
By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D. | Legally reviewed by Steven J. Ellison, Esq. | Last reviewed April 24, 2024
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Welcome to FindLaw's Colorado Voter Guide. This page provides election information, particularly about eligibility to vote, voter registration and registration deadlines, mail-in and in-person voting, special accommodations for Colorado voters, and what you can do if you see illegal activity at the polls.
Am I eligible to vote in Colorado?
In Colorado, you are eligible to vote if you are:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age on Election Day
- A resident of the State of Colorado for at least 22 days before the election
In 2013, Colorado became the first state to allow 16- and 17-year-old residents to pre-register to vote when they got their driver's license. Within four years, more than 150,000 young people took advantage of that change in the law, and in 2018, 60% of young people in Colorado voted, far exceeding the national average of 30%. If you would like to pre-register to vote, see voter registration below.
In Colorado, you cannot register and vote if you are currently serving a sentence in a correctional facility for a felony conviction. You regain your eligibility to vote when you are released from incarceration or detention. You must re-register to vote, as your prior registration has been canceled.
You can register and vote if you are:
- On parole or probation
- In jail, while awaiting trial, or out of jail on bond while a criminal case is pending
- In a state institution for those with behavioral or mental disorders. As long as you are a registered voter, would like to vote, and can direct how you would like to vote, you can vote in Colorado.
- Homeless or without a fixed permanent residence
If you have any questions about your voter status, you can check it on the GoVoteColorado site.
Where Do I Vote?
You can return your mail-in ballot or vote in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center by 7 pm on Election Day.
How To Register in Colorado
There are several ways to register to vote in Colorado. This includes registering:
In Person
You can register at any federal, state, or nongovernment office that provides voter registration services.
At the DMV
Colorado’s Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) system allows eligible voters to automatically register to vote when they apply for or renew a driver’s license.
By Mail
You can mail your Colorado voter registration form to the County Clerk at your county clerk and recorders.
Colorado Voting Resources
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