El Paso County\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
The number of registered voters in the county is hovering around 500,000 \u2014 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\u2019s voter guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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days until Election DayPolls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Your ballot is already in the mail.<\/p>\n
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Oct. 2Ballots mailed to registered voters<\/p>\n
Oct. 19In-person voting centers open<\/p>\n
Oct. 26Last day to mail your ballot<\/p>\n
Nov. 3Election Day. Polls close 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Register or updateOpen until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3<\/a> U.S. Senate and House<\/p>\n Everyone votes in the Senate raceHouse district depends on your address<\/p>\n U.S. House, District 5<\/p>\n RJeff CrankDJessica Killin<\/p>\n U.S. House, District 4<\/p>\n RLauren BoebertDEileen Laubacher<\/p>\n Read the race<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. House, District 3<\/p>\n RJeff HurdDDwayne Romero<\/p>\n Read the race<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. House, District 1<\/p>\n DMelat KirosUShimon BlauRChristy Peterson<\/p>\n U.S. House, District 8<\/p>\n RGabe EvansDManny Rutinel<\/p>\n Read the race<\/a><\/p>\n Not sure which district you live in? Check your ballot or the county\u2019s Voter Information Portal.<\/p>\n State offices<\/p>\n On every ballot<\/p>\n Statewide ballot measures<\/p>\n On every ballot5 propositions and 7 amendments<\/p>\n Propositions<\/p>\n Proposition 133<\/p>\n Penalties for human trafficking of minors<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Proposition 134<\/p>\n Transgender athletes in schools<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Proposition 135<\/p>\n Gender-transition procedures and minors<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Proposition 136<\/p>\n Capping the income tax rate at 4.4%<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Proposition 137<\/p>\n Redirecting sporting goods sales tax revenue<\/p>\n Amendments<\/p>\n Amendment 81<\/p>\n Local cooperation with federal immigration authorities<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 82<\/p>\n Constitutional right to use natural gas<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 83<\/p>\n Constitutional right to hunt and fish<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 84<\/p>\n ID requirements for mail ballots<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 85<\/p>\n Eighth-grade reading level for ballot questions<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 86<\/p>\n Redrawing political maps in \u2018off cycles\u2019<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n Amendment 87<\/p>\n Graduated income tax rate<\/p>\n Read about it<\/a><\/p>\n El Paso County<\/p>\n On every El Paso County ballot<\/p>\n Sheriff<\/p>\n Race for county sheriff<\/p>\n Read the race<\/a><\/p>\n Clerk, coroner, assessor, treasurer<\/p>\n Four county offices in one guide<\/p>\n Read the races<\/a><\/p>\n Ballot Issue 1A<\/p>\n Public safety sales tax<\/p>\n Races and measures where you live<\/p>\n Only some voters will see these Check your ballot to see which apply to you.<\/p>\n School districts<\/p>\n School proposals<\/p>\n Three proposals to upgrade schools and raise teacher pay<\/p>\n Read about them<\/a><\/p>\n Peyton Fire Protection District<\/p>\n Issue 6A<\/p>\n Property tax increase<\/p>\n Front Range passenger rail<\/p>\n Voting questions<\/p>\n Answers from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder.<\/p>\n Can I still register to vote?<\/p>\n Yes. You can register until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.<\/p>\n Where and when can I vote in person?<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find the nearest one in your ballot instructions or by entering your ZIP code in the county\u2019s Voter Information Portal.<\/p>\n Are the centers accessible? Most voters, over 90%, use a drop box. The Clerk and Recorder\u2019s website has security camera footage of every drop box location.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Can I track my ballot?
\n Track your ballotGet status updates from BallotTrax<\/a>
\n Vote in person41 centers open starting Oct. 19<\/a>
\n Lost your ballot?Get a replacement by phone, email or in person<\/a><\/p>\n
\n How do I return my ballot?<\/p>\n
\n What if I need a new ballot?<\/p>\n