How to Vote in Colorado

Flag of 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.

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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.

After You Vote in Colorado

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Colorado Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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