Being an informed voter starts with having access to accurate, reliable information. The Pitkin County Library is committed to helping our community navigate the voting process by providing free, nonpartisan election resources.
What Does Nonpartisan Mean?
Nonpartisan information is presented without promoting or favoring a political party, candidate, or position on a ballot measure. The goal is to provide accurate, balanced, and reliable information so voters can research the issues, consider different perspectives, and make their own informed decisions.
Whether registering for the first time, researching candidates and ballot measures, or looking for a place to vote, the resources below can help you prepare for Election Day.
2026 General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Colorado conducts elections primarily by mail, and eligible active registered voters automatically receive a ballot at the mailing address on their voter registration record. Voters may also cast their ballots in person at designated Voter Service and Polling Centers.
Important Election Dates
- October 2–9: Initial mail ballots sent to active registered voters.
- October 12: Required ballot drop-off locations begin opening.
- October 19: Required Voter Service and Polling Centers begin opening.
- October 26: Last day to register or update your registration and still receive a ballot by mail.
- November 3: Election Day. Ballots must be received by 7:00pm.
Voter Service and Polling Centers are open from 7:00pm to 7:00pm on Election Day. Hours for early voting vary by location.
Eligible voters can still register and vote in person through Election Day.
Register to Vote or Update Your Information
What is on Your Ballot?
Your ballot may include federal, state, and local candidates, statewide ballot measures, local initiatives, and judicial retention questions.
2026 Colorado Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book)
The Colorado General Assembly publishes the State Ballot Information Booklet, commonly known as the Blue Book, to help voters understand proposed statewide ballot measures.
The 2026 Blue Book includes information about 14 statewide measures, including:
- Summaries of proposed amendments and propositions
- Arguments for and against each measure
- Potential financial impacts
- Full ballot titles and legal text
- Information about judges appearing on the ballot for retention
The Blue Book is available in English and Spanish, with accessible and audio formats. Printed copies are distributed to voter households, and additional copies may be available at a Voting Service and Polling Center.
- Read the 2026 Blue Book
- Access the Spanish Blue Book and Additional Formats
- Listen to the Audio Blue Book
Research Candidates and Ballot Measures
Colorado Secretary of State – My Ballot
Find official information about candidates and ballot measures. Available ballot information may depend on your voting address and the election.
Ballotpedia
Research candidates, elected offices, ballot measures, and election history. Ballotpedia provides candidate biographies, election information, and links to additional sources.
VOTE411 – League of Women Voters
Explore nonpartisan voter guides, candidate information, and election resources.
Colorado General Assembly
Research proposed legislation, state representatives, committee assignments, and voting records.
Colorado Judicial Performance Evaluations
Learn about the judicial retention process and review evaluations of judges appearing on Colorado ballots.
Register to Vote
Colorado offers online, mail-in, and in-person voter registration.
Eligible voters can register or update their information online. If you have recently moved, changed your name, or need to update your mailing address, review your registration before voting.
- Register to Vote Online
- Check Your Registration Status
- Download a Voter Registration Form
- Find Your County Election Office
Colorado residents who are at least 15 years old may preregister to vote. Eligible registered voters must be at least 18 years old by Election Day to cast a ballot.
How to Vote in Colorado
Vote by Mail
Colorado automatically mails ballots to eligible active registered voters. Follow the instructions included with your ballot, complete your selections, sign the return envelope, and return your ballot by mail or at an official ballot drop-off location.
Important: Your ballot must be received by 7:00pm on Election Day. A postmark alone does not meet the deadline.
If you are returning your ballot by mail, Monday, October 26, is the recommended last day to mail it. After that date, use an official ballot drop box or Voter Service and Polling Center.
Vote in Person
Voters may cast their ballots in person at designated Voter Service and Polling Centers before or on Election Day.
These centers provide services including voter registration, ballot replacement, and in-person voting.
Find a Voter Service and Polling Center
Track Your Ballot
Colorado's BallotTrax service allows voters to receive notifications about the status of their mail ballot, including when it has been mailed, received, and accepted.
Track Your Ballot with BallotTrax
Additional Colorado Voting Resources
The Colorado Secretary of State provides information for voters with different needs and circumstances.
Voter Identification
Colorado requires identification when voting in person, but a photo ID is not always necessary. Acceptable identification may include a Colorado driver's license, U.S. passport, certain government documents, or other approved forms.
View Acceptable Forms of Identification
Accessible Voting
Colorado provides accessible voting options for individuals with disabilities, including accommodations at Voter Service and Polling Centers and accessible ballot options.
Voting Resources for People with Disabilities
College Students
Students attending college in Colorado may have questions about residency, registration, and whether to vote in Colorado or their home state.
Voting Information for College Students
Voting Rights and Past Convictions
Having a criminal conviction does not necessarily prevent someone from voting in Colorado. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances, including whether a person is currently serving a sentence of confinement or detention for a felony conviction.
Voting Eligibility and Criminal Convictions
Military and Overseas Voters
Special voting procedures are available for eligible military personnel, their families, and U.S. citizens living overseas.
Colorado Secretary of State – Elections
Correcting a Ballot Issue
If your county election office identifies an issue with your returned ballot, such as a missing or mismatched signature, you may have an opportunity to correct it through a process known as ballot curing. Follow the instructions provided by your county election office.
Colorado Secure Ballot Correction Portal
Local Voting Information
Voting center hours, ballot drop-off locations, and local ballot measures vary by county. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit your county's official election website.
Pitkin County
Find information about voting locations, ballot drop boxes, voter registration, sample ballots, and election services throughout Pitkin County, including Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Basalt.
Mail Ballot 24/7 Drop-Box Locations
Available from Friday, September 18, through 7pm on Election Day
- Pitkin County Administration & Sheriff's Office, 530 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
Available from Monday, October 5, through 7pm on Election Day
- Town of Snowmass Village Town Hall, 130 Kearns Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
- Basalt Town Hall, 101 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621
Election Day Only Tuesday, November 3, 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Church at Redstone, 213 Redstone Blvd, Redstone, CO 81623
Voter Service and Polling Centers
Election Day Hours, Tuesday, November 3, 7:00am - 7:00pm | Hours for Early Voting Vary by Location
- Pitkin County Admin & Sheriff's Office, 530 E. Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
- Basalt Public Library, 14 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621
- Snowmass Village Town Hall, 130 Kearns Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81654
Eagle County
Find voting centers, ballot drop boxes, registration resources, and election information for communities including El Jebel, Basalt, Edwards, Avon, Eagle, and Gypsum.
Garfield County
Access election information, voting center locations, and ballot drop-off details for communities including Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, and Parachute.
Find Your Nearest Voting Location
Use the Colorado Secretary of State's official voting location finder to identify available ballot drop boxes and Voter Service and Polling Centers.
Find Voting Locations in Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. If I want to vote in-person what should I do with my mail ballot?
A1. 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 is 7:00 PM on Election Day.
Q2. Do I need identification if I vote in person?
A2. All voters who vote in-person must provide identification. While there are many forms of acceptable identification, most voters find it convenient to bring their Colorado driver's license or Colorado ID. A Colorado ID is available at no cost to those who are eligible. For more information on obtaining a Colorado ID, please contact the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Q3. When I vote and show an ID like my Colorado driver's license, does the address on my ID need to match my voter registration?
A3. If you show ID that has an address on it, the address must be in Colorado but it does not have to match your voter registration
Q4. If I am a new citizen, do I need to show proof of citizenship when I vote?
A4. You are NOT required to show proof of your citizenship when voting. Because you already affirmed your citizenship when you registered to vote, this is unnecessary when you vote.
Keep in mind, however, that all voters are required to present ID when voting in-person and sometimes when voting by mail. To make sure you do not run in to any problems when voting, please see the list of acceptable forms of identification.
Q5. Can I get time off from my job to vote?
A5. Possibly. Under Colorado law, voters may get time off without loss of pay if they do not have sufficient time outside of regular working hours to vote. Please refer to Section 1-7-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes for details.
Q6. How can I find my polling location?
A6. All general, primary, odd-year, coordinated, recall, and congressional vacancy elections are now conducted by mail ballot. If you want to vote at a polling location, you can find your polling location by visiting www.GoVoteColorado.gov.
Q7. Will I still be able to vote if I am in line past 7:00 PM on Election Day?
A7. 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.
Q8. How do provisional ballots work?
A8. If you try to register to vote on Election Day, but do not have verifiable identification, you may vote a provisional ballot. After Election Day, the election official will review the provisional ballot to verify your eligibility to vote. If you are eligible, your ballot will be counted. For more information please see Provisional Ballot FAQs.
Q9. Will my ballot be counted if I don't vote every race on it? What if I leave some races blank?
A9. You do not have to vote on every race unless you choose to do so. For example, some voters only cast a vote for President while others may vote for every race. Whatever races you do choose to vote on will be counted.
Q10. If I am voting by mail, when must the county clerk and recorder receive my ballot?
A10. Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk and recorder no later than 7:00 PM on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to drop off ballots at designated drop off sites, drop-boxes, or mail their ballots in time to be received by the county clerk before the polls close. Postmarks do not count; ballots must be in the hands of the county clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day in order to be counted.
Q11. What should I do if I do not receive my mail ballot, make a mistake, damage, or lose my mail ballot?
A11. Your options are two-fold. You can either:
- Request a replacement mail ballot from your county clerk; or
- Vote in-person at a voter service and polling center.
Q12. Are accessible voting machines available in every polling location?
A12. Accessible voting machines are available in every polling location for voters. Accessible voting machines provide the ability for voters with disabilities, including visual impairments, to vote privately and independently.
Voters using a touch screen voting machine or voting machines that use a wheel to make choices (called DREs) are encouraged to review their choices on the machine and on the paper printout. Touch screen machines place votes based on where the voter touches the screen. Sometimes voters may inadvertently touch a section of the screen that does not reflect the voter's choice. For voting machines that use a wheel to navigate to the ballot, voters are encouraged to carefully maneuver the wheel to make appropriate selections. For more information please see Voters with Disabilities FAQs.
Q13. How are election judges assigned to polling locations?
A13. All major political parties provide lists of election judges to the election official. The election official, then, utilizes these lists to assign bi-partisan teams of election judges to designated polling locations.
Q14. Can people observe the voting process?
A14. Many polling places will have poll watchers assigned to observe the voting process. Poll watchers are certified by political parties, unaffiliated candidates, and proponents and opponents of ballot questions. Poll watchers may observe the election process from before the polls open until after the election results are posted. However, poll watchers are not allowed to see how an individual votes. For more information please see our Watchers FAQ.
Need Help Finding Election Information?
The Pitkin County Library can help you locate reliable election resources, access voter information online, and find materials about candidates and ballot measures.
Library staff can assist with finding and accessing information, but cannot provide advice or recommend how to vote.
The Library is committed to providing equitable access to nonpartisan election information for all community members.
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