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Important dates:
Oct. 2
Ballots mailed out to registered voters
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Oct. 19
El Paso County VSPCs Open for in-person voting
Nov. 3
Election Day. Polls close at 7 p.m.
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FAQ
Can I still register to vote?+
You can register to vote until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
What if I need a new ballot?+
You can request a replacement ballot by calling 719-575-8683 or by emailing [email protected]. You can also visit any Voter Service and Polling Center to pick up a replacement ballot in person.
What are Voting Service and Polling Centers?+
Voter Service and Polling Centers are one-stop vote locations where you can register to vote, update your registration, vote in person and drop off your voted mail ballot all in one place, according to the Clerk and Recorders office.
Are there accessible voting centers?+
All of the Voting Service and Polling Centers serving El Paso County are equipped with ballot marking devices that are ADA accessible where voters can vote in person. Learn more about accessible voting: https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/elections/ada-voters
Can I vote in person before election day?+
Yes. All active, registered voters receive a ballot in the mail, but if you’re prefer to vote in person, you can head to a nearby Voter Service & Polling Center, which will open for in-person voting on Oct. 19. You will be asked to provide identification. See a full list of acceptable forms of identification here.
How many voting and polling centers are there in El Paso County?+
El Paso County is opening more Voter Service and Polling Centers – 41 in total – in response to the increased number of voters.
Where are El Paso County’s voting service and polling centers?+
Voters can find the nearest location by reading the ballot instructions included with their ballot or checking their ZIP code at the county’s Voter Information Portal. Find all polling centers here.
How many voters use drop boxes?+
The vast majority of voters – over 90% – choose to use ballot drop boxes, according to Schleiker. More information about ballot box security can also be found at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office website, including security camera footage of every location.
How many people are registered to vote in El Paso County?+
The number of registered voters in the county is hovering around 500,000. El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said he expected that number to increase by 25,000 by Election Day on Nov. 3. “It’s the most in the state.”
What if I’m sending out my ballot using USPS?+
For voters returning their ballots via the U.S. Postal Service, Schleiker recommended mailing them back no later than Oct. 26 to ensure the vote is counted. Even if a ballot is postmarked before Election Day, it must be received on time to be counted.
Can I track by ballot?+
Yes. The State of Colorado offers BallotTrax for voters interesting in receiving updates about where their ballots are in the process. You can register for the service here.
Have more questions?+
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office has two ways to reach out with questions or concerns about the election. People can call the Elections Department at 719-575-8683 or email [email protected].
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