{"id":462771,"date":"2026-10-11T07:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T07:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/462771\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T07:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T07:02:13","slug":"colorado-springs-and-beyond-voter-guide-for-midterm-elections-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/462771\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Springs and beyond voter guide for midterm elections"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n Colorado News <\/a><\/p>\n

\n Published October 10, 2026 6:26pm
\n |
\n Updated October 10, 2026 9:06pm\n <\/p>\n

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

Oct. 5Ballots mailed to registered voters<\/p>\n

Today \u00b7 Oct. 10<\/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 updateCheck your registration or update your information<\/a>
\nTrack your ballotGet status updates from BallotTrax<\/a>
\nVoting locationsFind ballot drop boxes and voter service centers<\/a>
\nBallot informationHow to receive, return or replace your ballot<\/a>
\nFind your sample ballotSee the races and measures specific to your address<\/a>
\nLatest election coverageRead the latest election news and analysis from The Gazette<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. Senate and House<\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 5<\/p>\n

RJeff CrankDJessica Killin<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 4<\/p>\n

RLauren BoebertDEileen Laubacher<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 3<\/p>\n

RJeff HurdDDwayne Romero<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 1<\/p>\n

DMelat KirosUShimon BlauRChristy Peterson<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 7<\/p>\n

DBrittany PettersenRTim BennettUSusan HallACLawrence Kyle ClarkLDan \u201cKilo\u201d SallisIJoe Krzeczkowski<\/p>\n

U.S. House, District 8<\/p>\n

RGabe EvansDManny Rutinel<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State offices<\/p>\n

State legislature<\/p>\n

State Senate, District 11<\/p>\n

DTony ExumRLevon Stilson<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State House, District 14<\/p>\n

RAva FlanellDSarah Emery<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State House, District 15<\/p>\n

RKathy TiegenDJeff LivingstonLDoug Jones<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State House, District 16<\/p>\n

RJill HaffleyDSteph VigilLJohn HjersmanUIsaac Contreras<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State House, District 17<\/p>\n

DRegina EnglishRLaura MartinLJohn Michael Angle<\/p>\n

State House, District 18<\/p>\n

DAmy PaschalRAdriana Cuva<\/p>\n

State House, District 21<\/p>\n

RBrenda MillerDMichelle Lynn Tweed<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

State House, District 22<\/p>\n

RKen deGraafDMichael Pierson<\/p>\n

State House, District 56<\/p>\n

RChris RichardsonLAmy L. Lunde<\/p>\n

Statewide ballot measures<\/p>\n

Proposition 133<\/p>\n

Penalties for human trafficking of minors<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Proposition 134<\/p>\n

Transgender athletes in schools<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Proposition 135<\/p>\n

Gender-transition procedures and minors<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Proposition 136<\/p>\n

Capping the income tax rate at 4.4%<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Proposition 137<\/p>\n

Redirecting sporting goods sales tax revenue<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 81<\/p>\n

Local cooperation with federal immigration authorities<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 82<\/p>\n

Constitutional right to use natural gas<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 83<\/p>\n

Constitutional right to hunt and fish<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 84<\/p>\n

ID requirements for mail ballots<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 85<\/p>\n

Eighth-grade reading level for ballot questions<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 86<\/p>\n

Redrawing political maps in \u2018off cycles\u2019<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Amendment 87<\/p>\n

Graduated income tax rate<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Local measures and races
\nFront Range passenger rail<\/p>\n

Ballot Issue 7A<\/p>\n

Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs voters weigh in<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

El Paso County<\/p>\n

Sheriff<\/p>\n

Race for county sheriff<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Clerk, coroner, assessor and treasurer<\/p>\n

Four vital county positions up for election<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

County Commissioner, District 1<\/p>\n

Northern El Paso County, including Black Forest, Woodmoor, Gleneagle and parts of northern Colorado Springs<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

County Commissioner, District 5<\/p>\n

Central and southeastern Colorado Springs<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Ballot Issue 1A<\/p>\n

Public safety sales tax<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

School districts<\/p>\n

Question 4A \u00b7 District 11<\/p>\n

$775 million bond for school repairs and modernization<\/p>\n

Issue 4B \u00b7 District 12<\/p>\n

$80 million bond for school improvements<\/p>\n

Issue 4C \u00b7 Hanover District 28<\/p>\n

Mill levy override for staff salaries and benefits<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a>
\nPalmer Lake<\/p>\n

Mayor<\/p>\n

Atis JurkaKent Hutson<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Board of Trustees (5 seats)<\/p>\n

William BassBeth HarrisTony BeltranDennis SternBecky AlbrightKarla KerstnerRoger MoseleyKathy KeeleyJohn MarbleEric Burton<\/p>\n

Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

Peyton Fire Protection District<\/p>\n

Voting FAQ<\/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?
\nHow do I return my ballot?<\/p>\n

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?
\nWhat if I need a new ballot?<\/p>\n

Call 719-575-8683 or email [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>. You can also pick up a replacement at any Voter Service and Polling Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Colorado News Published October 10, 2026 6:26pm | Updated October 10, 2026 9:06pm El Paso County\u2019s midterm election…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":462772,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[8519,60366,138,140,139,31095],"class_list":["post-462771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-2026-election","tag-2026-voter-guide","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-midterm-elections"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/462771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=462771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/462771\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/462772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=462771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=462771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=462771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}