How to Vote in Colorado
“Nil Sine Numine”— Nothing Without Providence
Capital: Denver
Nickname: The Centennial State
Admitted: 1876 (38th state)
Electoral Votes: 10
State Bird: Lark Bunting
State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine
Registration Deadline
8 days before Election Day by mail; same-day registration available in person
Voter ID Required
Non-photo ID accepted
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
All-mail voting
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes
10
Voter Registration in Colorado
The voter registration deadline in Colorado is 8 days before Election Day by mail; same-day registration available in person.
Colorado offers online voter registration.
Colorado has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).
In Colorado, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in Colorado
Colorado requires Non-photo ID accepted identification to vote.
Early Voting in Colorado
Yes — Colorado offers early voting.
All-mail state; ballots mailed 22 days before Election Day; voter service centers open 15 days before
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Colorado
Absentee and mail-in voting in Colorado: All-mail voting.
All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot; in-person voting centers also available
Polling Hours in Colorado
Polls in Colorado are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Colorado
Felony voting rights in Colorado: After prison.