CC Votes
2022 Election Reminders
Online Resources
- Find out how to register, vote, and how to get involved in campus get-out-the-vote efforts on this webpage.
- GoVoteColorado.gov is an easy resource to check ballot and registration status.
- JustVoteColorado.org provides information on where to vote, a list of acceptable IDs, and nearest voter service centers and ballot drop-offs.
Need Information? There's Still Time.
CC Votes and New Era Colorado will provide information at tables in Worner Campus Center. Learn how to register or troubleshoot any voting challenges or plans. If you need to register or update your registration after Nov. 1, you must go to the Voter Service Center in person. You can do this up to 7 p.m. on Election Day when polls close; bring your ID.
- Oct. 28, 12pm-2pm
- Nov. 2, 12-2 p.m.
- Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Nov. 4, 12-2 p.m.
- Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Getting to the Polls
- Check this link to find the nearest polling locations if you’d like to transport yourself.
- Visit the tables in Worner during the hours listed above for rides to the polls. Vans will leave from Worner.
- The Zeb free downtown shuttle will drop you off one block from the downtown ballot box (pick up near Robson, drop off Tejon/Kiowa)
- Walk to the ballot drop box and voter service center (about 20 minutes)
- Ride a PikeRide bike to the polls. Students have free access to PikeRide bikes.
If you have not yet filled out your ballot ...
What does CC Votes do?
CCVotes coordinates numerous programs to increase voter turnout on campus, including:
- Voter registration drives during NSO
- Ballot drop-offs in Worner in the weeks prior to elections
- Carpool shuttles to voting centers
- Non-partisan election guides
- Student-directed candidate debates and forums
Interested in getting involved? Reach out to ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu and review our guidelines for politically oriented work.
Register to Vote
Are you registered to vote in Colorado? If not, register now! Students have the right to register and vote in Colorado.
In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot, so you can easily vote by mail or ballot drop-box. Register now, or update your voter registration, to ensure you will get your ballot for the next election. You must update your voter registration each time you move.
There are two simple ways to get registered or update your voter registration in Colorado:
- Register online at GoVoteColorado.gov. You may use the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, or your Colorado ID number.
- Register in-Person at a Voter Service & Polling Center.
For information about registering or updating your registration in a state other than Colorado, visit vote.usa.gov.
IF YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS ...
Make sure your "Address where you live" is the address where you live, and that your "Address where you receive mail" is your Worner Box number, written in the following format:
OUT OF STATE, AND WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR COLORADO BALLOT?
If you're temporarily out-of-state, you can receive your Colorado ballot to an out-of-state address! Just update your voter registration here, changing the "Address to mail your ballot" to the out-of-state address. You can complete the process fully online, using the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or the number from your CO license, ID, or permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, give your County Clerk a call or email.
How do I return my ballot?
A: Mail it in, drop it off, or vote in person.
- To mail it in, we recommend getting it in the mail by Oct. 31 to ensure it is received in time (ballots must be received by PM on Election Day, Nov. 8 – postmarks don’t count!). Use 2 stamps, and check your ballot instructions to see if you’re required to enclose a photocopy of an acceptable ID.
- Drop it off at any 24-hour ballot drop box, or Voter Service Center, in the state. Find one here! Locations and hours will be published in the coming weeks, ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Check your ballot instructions to see if you’re required to enclose a photocopy of an acceptable ID. You must be in line at the ballot dropbox or Voter Service Center by PM on Election Day, Nov. 8.
- To vote in person, find a Voter Service Center in your county and bring an acceptable ID. Voter Service Centers are a one-stop-shop where you can register, vote, and solve any election-related issue; they begin opening on Mon. Oct. 24 for early voting, and will remain open until PM on Election Day. You must be in line by PM on Election Day, Nov. 8.
- Check this link to find the nearest polling locations if you’d like to transport yourself. Walking takes about 20 minutes.
- The Zeb free downtown shuttle will drop you off one block from the downtown ballot box (pick up near Robson, drop off Tejon/Kiowa)
- Ride a PikeRide bike to the polls. Students have free access to PikeRide bikes.
Yes, you do need ID, and multiple forms are accepted.
- If you're voting by mail or dropbox → You may need to include a photocopy of an acceptable ID - check your ballot instructions for more information.
- If you're voting in person → Bring a form of acceptable ID to vote in person.
- Acceptable forms of ID include: CO license/ID, CO student ID (Gold Card), Passport, utility bill. Full list can be found at JustVoteColorado.org.
You should check here to ensure your voter information is current and active. You must update your vote registration each time you move or have a mailbox change!
To be eligible to register to vote in Colorado, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Live in Colorado for at least 1 day
- As of July 2019, if you are serving a sentence of parole, you may register to vote in Colorado. For more information about voting with convictions, please visit VotingWithConviction.org.
To be eligible to vote in Colorado, you must…
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 18 years old or older by Election Day
- Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day
- As of July 2019, if you are serving a sentence of parole, you may vote in Colorado. For more information about voting with convictions, please visit VotingWithConviction.org.
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Additional Resources
Nonpartisan Voter Guides
- League of Women Voters (Vote411)
- Contents: Whole Ballot and Bilingual
- Campus Elections Engagement Project
- Contents: Federal/National Candidates
- The Colorado Nonprofit Association
- Contents: Statewide Ballot Measures
- New Era Colorado
- Contents: Statewide Candidate Comparison & Ballot Measures
- Citizens Project
- Contents: Colorado Springs Issues
- CPR Voter Guide
- Contents: Colorado Springs Candidates
Nonpartisan General Voting Resources
- Colorado Informed
- Contents: Voter Pathways, Key Election Dates, Election Resources, Information on Colorado Voting
Local News Sources
Is there an issue or candidate you are passionate about and want to volunteer? There are many opportunities for you to make a difference!
If you are interested in getting involved in political work, please first take the time to review these Guidelines for Political Guidelines on a college campus.
Engage Locally
- Work with CC Votes with campus-wide election efforts. Email ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu to see how you can get involved.
- Help Citizen's Project Get out the Vote in Colorado Springs
Engage Statewide
- Work with New Era to support youth voter engagement
Engage Nationally
- Combat Voter Suppression with 866 Our Vote
- Support Latino Voters
El Paso County Election Department Contact Information
- Phone Number: 719-575-VOTE (8683)
Email: elections@elpasoco.com
Contact information for the rest of Colorado's County Clerks
Election Protection Hotline
- English: 866-687-8683
- Español: 888-839-8682
Nonpartisan election information: JustVoteColorado.org
Major Parties
Minor Parties
Qualified Political Organization
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