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Primary Election 2010
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Colorado's Primary Election is Tuesday, August 10th. For the first time, many counties are holding a mail-ballot election. This means that for voters in these counties who are affiliated with a political party, a mail ballot will be sent automatically. These counties will also have "Service Centers," where voters can vote on accessible voting machines, get a replacement ballot, and deal with other problems. Voters will also be able to drop off their ballots at the service centers if they prefer not to mail them.
In a few other counties, voters will have the option of voting during Election Day. Voters in these counties who are on the permanent vote-by-mail list will receive a ballot or can request one by the dates listed below.
County-specific information is posted here.
If your county information is incomplete or you have other questions, call 1-866-OURVOTE for assistance.
Who Will Get a Ballot?
Because this is a Primary Election, only voters affiliated with a political party that has contested races will receive ballots. Ballots can be returned by mail, but MUST BE RECEIVED by 7pm on Election Day, August 10th. To ensure your ballot is counted, JVCEP recommends that ballots be mailed by August 6. If you mail your ballot, confirm that your have enough postage. If you prefer you can also turn in your ballot up until Election Day at a service center or ballot drop-off location. If you misplace your ballot, the service centers can issue you a replacement ballot.
Unaffiliated voters will not receive a ballot in the mail for the Primary Election, but can vote in the Primary if they affiliate with a political party. On Election Day (or during Early Vote, where available), you can go to a service center, affiliate with a political party, and then receive a ballot. If you wish to affiliate sooner, or to un-affiliate after the election, you can do so on the Secretary of State's website using your driver license information. If you do not have a driver license, you can download a voter registration change form here.
