Colorado

How do I request an absentee ballot?
Complete an absentee ballot request form, which can be found at: http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/mib_application_eng_clr.pdf

Where do I send the request?
Completed requests should be sent to your County Clerk's office, whose information can be found at: http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.html.
Requests can also be sent to:
Colorado Department of State
Elections Division
1700 Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80290

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots must be requested by October 30, which is seven days before the general election.

What is the voting procedure?
You may pick up your absentee ballot from your County Clerk’s office by Friday, November 2, or complete your absentee ballot received by mail and return it to your County Clerk's office by mail.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Absentee ballots must be received by your County Clerk’s office by 7:00 pm on November 6.

What are the election dates and deadlines for the 2012 general election?
The 2012 general election will be held on November 6. The deadline to register to vote in Colorado is October 9.

How do I contact the Secretary of State/ election officials?
Colorado Department of State
1700 Broadway
Denver, CO 80290

Elections Division:
Tel. 303-894-2200 ext. 6307
Fax: 303-869-4861
elections@sos.state.co.us

Are there any requirements for first-time voters?
Yes. First-time voters who did not include a copy of their ID when registering to vote must include a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot request.