CC Votes
2023 Municipal Election Reminders & Resources
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.
Getting to a Ballot Drop Box
- The Zeb free downtown shuttle will drop you off one block from the downtown ballot box (pick up near Robson, drop off Tejon/Kiowa) for free
- Walk to the ballot drop box and voter service center (about 20 minutes).
- Nearest ballot drop box: 30 South Nevada Ave., Suite 101, City Clerk's Office City Administration Building
- Nearest ballot drop box: 30 South Nevada Ave., Suite 101, City Clerk's Office City Administration Building
- Ride a PikeRide bike to the polls. Students have free access to PikeRide bikes.
If you have not yet filled out your ballot ...
Review the Municipal Election website for candidate information as well as ballot issues.
Review the “Get Informed!” at the bottom of this webpage for more resources to learn about candidates and ballot measures.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, give your County Clerk a call or email.
You may register to vote online or update your registration and still receive a mail ballot up to 8 days before the election in which you intend to vote. After that, you can register to vote or update your registration in person at a Voter Service Center and vote in person, up until 7pm on Election Day when polls close.
NOTE: Deadlines and inperson voting at a VSPC may change depending on the local election. Please review the Colorado Springs City Election site for most current election information.
If you're up-to-date on your voter registration, your mail-in ballot should arrive directly in your Worner box. Ballots will start getting mailed three weeks before Election Day. If you do not register in time to receive a ballot by mail (by March 10, 2023 for the next election), or if you misplace your ballot, you can vote in person or get a replacement ballot at a Voter Service and Polling Center once voting begins.
NOTE: The 2023 Municipal Election is a mail-only election and ballots need to be received by 7pm on April 4th, 2023
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 a week before election day to ensure it is received in time (ballots must be received by 7PM on Election Day, April 4. – 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! Check your ballot instructions to see if you’re required to enclose a photocopy of an acceptable ID. You must drop off your ballot by 7PM on Election Day, April 4.
- 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.
NOTE: The 2023 Colorado Springs Municipal Election is a mail-only election.
- Check this link to find the nearest ballot drop box locations if you’d like to transport yourself. The nearest ballot drop box to Colorado College is located at the City Clerks Office City Administration building, 30 South Nevada Ave., Suite 101
- 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
- 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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