Voting & Elections

From the Colorado Secretary of State... a general overview of elections and voting in the state of Colorado.

"The El Paso County Elections Department is responsible for conducting all primary, general and special elections for the County. Our office maintains the voter registration rolls and works with other municipalities to assist with their elections."

All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may also need to provide a photocopy of your identification when you return your mail ballot.

From the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The guide is available in 11 languages. It is designed to help voters successfully navigate the federal elections process, from registering to vote to casting a ballot on Election Day.

Just Vote Colorado is a non-profit organization that provides voter information and resources. Information is available on registering to vote, modifying a voter record, locating in-person polling places, ballot drop-off locations, and much more.

From usa.gov, an official website of the United State government, find answers to common questions about voting and elections.

"The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is proud of our partnership with The Independence Center to facilitate voting for people with disabilities. The Independence Center is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities and their families to support independent living."

Plain language resources in English and Spanish

From the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD)

From the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

Frequently asked questions, answered by the Colorado Secretary of State office.

From the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD)

From Disability Law Colorado

Information and instructions for users with low vision and other print disabilities from the Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL)

A toolkit with Easy Read and Plain Language editions from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Uniformed and overseas electors FAQs and additional resources from the Colorado Secretary of State.

In accordance with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s office works to ensure that military and overseas voters are able to vote as efficiently as possible from far away locations.

"The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) works to ensure Service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so - from anywhere in the world."