2026 Colorado Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Colorado, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Colorado

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: October 19, 2026 – November 2, 2026; Colorado's in-person voting service and polling centers open 15 days before Election Day through the day before, alongside the state's all-mail ballot system.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 26, 2026; Online registration closes 8 days before the election, but Colorado allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request / update: November 3, 2026; Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot roughly 3 weeks before the election, so no separate request is needed.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk (via mail or drop box) by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmark does not count.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Colorado's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
June 15, 2026 – June 29, 2026
Colorado's in-person voting service and polling centers open 15 days before Election Day through the day before, alongside the state's all-mail ballot system.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
June 22, 2026
Online registration closes 8 days before the election, but Colorado allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request / update
June 30, 2026
Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot roughly 3 weeks before the election, so no separate request is needed.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by June 30, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk (via mail or drop box) by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmark does not count.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 19, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Colorado's in-person voting service and polling centers open 15 days before Election Day through the day before, alongside the state's all-mail ballot system.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 26, 2026
Online registration closes 8 days before the election, but Colorado allows same-day registration in person through Election Day.
Mail ballot request / update
November 3, 2026
Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot roughly 3 weeks before the election, so no separate request is needed.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk (via mail or drop box) by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmark does not count.

Official voter lookup

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Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your Colorado elections office.

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Boots on the ground

Colorado Family Policy Council

Colorado does not currently have a Family Policy Alliance state ally organization. You can still connect with the national alliance and find allies in neighboring states.

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Know the platforms

National Party & Platform Info

Democrats

Democratic National Committee — party platform and priorities

Republicans

Republican National Committee — party platform and priorities

Platform Comparison

Side-by-side look at where the parties stand on key issues

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