November 2026 general election: Make a plan to vote
Ballots began mailing to Colorado voters Friday, Oct. 2. Whether you're voting in Colorado or your home state, here's what you need to know to prepare for the November midterm general election.
In-state students
If you plan to vote, either in Boulder or your home county, please .
Every time you move, you need to update your voter registration (you can keep your permanent address and update your mailing address only if preferred). Include an email address in your registration to enroll in Ballot Trax and receive updates when your ballot is mailed and received by the election’s office.Ìý
Out-of-state students
You may choose either to from your home state or to . Visit theÌý webpage for more details on these options.Ìý
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Students living on campus
Whether voting in Colorado or via absentee ballot from your home state, there is a specific way you must list your on-campus address in your voter registration so your ballot can find you. Visit Boulder County’sÌýÌýpage for instructions or contact the elections office at vote@bouldercounty.gov or 303-413-7740 for assistance.
Faculty, staff and community members
—double check that your ballot mailing address is up to date.
In-person voting and services
Visit a vote center for in-person voter registration and same-day voting, to request a Spanish-language ballot and more. Ìý
Vote centers begin to open statewide on Monday, Oct. 19, and the UMC Vote Center opens Monday, Oct. 26. Bring ID; Buff OneCard is accepted.Ìý
Ballot drop boxes
Ballot drop-boxes are now open. Voters can return any Colorado county ballot to any Colorado drop box.Ìý
For more information, visitÌýthe ,Ìý or the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Civic Engagement website.
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