El Paso County’s midterm election is right around the corner, and ballots were mailed out to registered voters on Oct. 5. This year, the county will have more polling centers and registered voters than ever, according to predictions from officials.
The number of registered voters in the county is hovering around 500,000 — the most in the state. El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said he expected that number to increase by 25,000 by Election Day on Nov. 3. Stay updated on the 2026 election with The Gazette’s voter guide.
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days until Election DayPolls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Your ballot is already in the mail.
Today
Oct. 2Ballots mailed to registered voters
Oct. 19In-person voting centers open
Oct. 26Last day to mail your ballot
Nov. 3Election Day. Polls close 7 p.m.
Register or updateOpen until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3
Track your ballotGet status updates from BallotTrax
Vote in person41 centers open starting Oct. 19
Lost your ballot?Get a replacement by phone, email or in person
U.S. Senate and House
Everyone votes in the Senate raceHouse district depends on your address
U.S. House, District 5
RJeff CrankDJessica Killin
U.S. House, District 4
RLauren BoebertDEileen Laubacher
U.S. House, District 3
RJeff HurdDDwayne Romero
U.S. House, District 1
DMelat KirosUShimon BlauRChristy Peterson
U.S. House, District 8
RGabe EvansDManny Rutinel
Not sure which district you live in? Check your ballot or the county’s Voter Information Portal.
State offices
On every ballot
Statewide ballot measures
On every ballot5 propositions and 7 amendments
Propositions
Proposition 133
Penalties for human trafficking of minors
Proposition 134
Transgender athletes in schools
Proposition 135
Gender-transition procedures and minors
Proposition 136
Capping the income tax rate at 4.4%
Proposition 137
Redirecting sporting goods sales tax revenue
Amendments
Amendment 81
Local cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Amendment 82
Constitutional right to use natural gas
Amendment 83
Constitutional right to hunt and fish
Amendment 84
ID requirements for mail ballots
Amendment 85
Eighth-grade reading level for ballot questions
Amendment 86
Redrawing political maps in ‘off cycles’
Amendment 87
Graduated income tax rate
El Paso County
On every El Paso County ballot
Sheriff
Race for county sheriff
Clerk, coroner, assessor, treasurer
Four county offices in one guide
Ballot Issue 1A
Public safety sales tax
Races and measures where you live
Only some voters will see these Check your ballot to see which apply to you.
School districts
School proposals
Three proposals to upgrade schools and raise teacher pay
Peyton Fire Protection District
Issue 6A
Property tax increase
Front Range passenger rail
Voting questions
Answers from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder.
Can I still register to vote?
Yes. You can register until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Where and when can I vote in person?
Voter Service and Polling Centers open for in-person voting on Oct. 19. El Paso County is opening 41 of them this year because more people are voting. At a center you can register, update your registration, vote in person and drop off a voted mail ballot. Bring ID; see the list of accepted IDs.
Find the nearest one in your ballot instructions or by entering your ZIP code in the county’s Voter Information Portal.
Are the centers accessible?
How do I return my ballot?
Most voters, over 90%, use a drop box. The Clerk and Recorder’s website has security camera footage of every drop box location.
If you mail it, send it by Oct. 26. A ballot must be received on time to count, even if it was postmarked before Election Day.
Can I track my ballot?
What if I need a new ballot?
Call 719-575-8683 or email [email protected]. You can also pick up a replacement at any Voter Service and Polling Center.