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Fort Collins, Colorado · elections

Voting in Fort Collins

Colorado mails a ballot to every active registered voter. County clerk and recorders run elections, under the Secretary of State. This page never rates or recommends a candidate or a ballot measure, and it shows every candidate in a race the same way — a line this site holds. For everything on your own ballot, use your official sample ballot.

next election · 22 days away

General election — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm local time.

Federal, state, county, and local offices, plus any measures. Your exact ballot depends on where you live.

Key dates — marked against today, Mon, Oct 12

passed Fri, Oct 2 – Fri, Oct 9

Ballots mailed to voters

County clerks mail a ballot to every active registered voter. They start Oct. 2 and must be done by Oct. 9. You don't need to ask for one.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026 · Colorado Secretary of State, Sept. 23, 2026

today Mon, Oct 12

Drop boxes open

Every county must have its drop boxes open by this date. The state expects 452 drop boxes. They take ballots through 7 pm on Election Day.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026 · Colorado Secretary of State, Sept. 23, 2026

in 7 days Mon, Oct 19 – Tue, Nov 3

In-person voting at voter centers

Every county must have its voter service and polling centers open by Oct. 19. The state expects 384 centers. You can vote, drop off a ballot, or get a new one there. Find sites and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026 · Colorado Secretary of State, Sept. 23, 2026

in 14 days Mon, Oct 26

Last day to register and still get a ballot by mail

Register or update your record at GoVoteColorado.gov by this date to get a ballot in the mail. After Oct. 26 you can still register and vote in person at a voter center, up to 7 pm on Election Day.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026

in 14 days Mon, Oct 26

Last suggested day to mail your ballot back

After this date, take your ballot in its signed envelope to a drop box or voter center, or vote in person. Postmarks do not count.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026 · Colorado Secretary of State — Election Day FAQs

in 22 days Tue, Nov 3

Election Day

Voter centers are open 7 am to 7 pm. Your ballot must reach your county clerk by 7 pm, or you must be in line by 7 pm. Postmarks do not count.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State — 2026 election calendar (PDF) · Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026 · Colorado Secretary of State — Election Day FAQs

in 31 days Thu, Nov 12

Last day to fix a signature problem

If your county clerk tells you there is a problem with the signature on your ballot envelope, you have until this date to fix it.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State, Oct. 2, 2026

Dates can change and counties can add early-voting days. When in doubt, your election office has the final word.

Where to vote — Larimer County Clerk & Recorder — Elections

Early voting: Larimer County has 24 ballot boxes, open 24 hours a day since Oct. 2. Its 21 vote centers open in stages from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2. In Fort Collins, the first two open Oct. 19: Larimer County Administrative Services (200 W. Oak St.) and the CSU Lory Student Center. Vote centers are open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and on Saturday, Oct. 31. The county lists every site at https://www.larimer.gov/clerk/elections/where-to-vote.

Election Day: Vote centers are open 7 am to 7 pm. Ballots must reach the county by 7 pm. Postmarks do not count. Find a site at https://www.larimer.gov/clerk/elections/where-to-vote.

200 W. Oak St., Suite 5100, Fort Collins · 970-498-7820 · Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (except holidays) · larimer.gov/election

Source: Larimer County Elections — 2026 elections · Larimer County Elections — where to vote

What to bring

Everyone who votes in person must show ID. Many kinds count, such as a Colorado driver's license or ID card, a U.S. passport, a military ID, a Medicare or Medicaid card, a Colorado college student ID, or a recent utility bill or bank statement (within 60 days) with your name and address. An ID that shows an address must show a Colorado address. Some first-time voters who vote by mail may need to send a copy of an ID with their ballot.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State — acceptable forms of ID

Check your registration and your ballot

Check or update your Colorado voter registration. GoVoteColorado.gov
Find a drop box or voter center near you. GoVoteColorado.gov
Track your mail ballot. BallotTrax

Related: Who shows up to vote · Who decides, and how to reach them · The calendar. Spot an error? Report it.

Colorado dates gathered 2026-10-08.