The November 3, 2026 General Election includes races for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, state legislative seats, ballots measures, and local candidate races.
November 3, 2026 General Election Information
Key Details
- Ballot Content: Check back the week of September 21 for sample ballots.
- Military and Overseas Ballots (UOCAVA): Military and Overseas voters will be mailed or transmitted their ballots beginning September 18,
- Early Ballot Pickup: Traveling during the election? You can pick up your ballot beginning the week of September 21 from our Boulder office.
- No Registration Deadline: Colorado does not have a registration deadline. Eligible new voters can register and vote up to and including Election Day.
- When is my ballot due? Ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- Got more questions? Read through our Elections FAQ, or contact us at vote@bouldercounty.gov.
Key Dates
See also our list of election events.
| Date | Election Milestone |
|---|---|
| Sept. 18 | UOCAVA (Military and Overseas) ballots are mailed |
| Sept. 21 | Early ballot pick up and voter assistance begins |
| Oct. 2 | Ballots are mailed |
| Oct. 19 | Vote Centers open for in-person voting and voter assistance |
| Oct. 26 | Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail. After this date, come into a Vote Center for a replacement. |
| Oct. 26 | Last recommended day to return your ballot by mail. After this date, return your ballot by drop box or at a Vote Center. |
| Nov. 3 | Election Day! Ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. If voting in person, you must be in line by 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | Last day to cure signature issues on mail in ballots. Also, Military/Overseas (UOCAVA) mailed ballots must be received by this date. |
| TBD | Post-Election Risk-Limiting Audit. Open to the public, see events below for more information. |
| TBD | Canvass Board meeting (final presentation and signoff of election). Open to the public, see events below for more information. |
More Resources
- 2026 Ballot and Voting Return Data — Figures include returned mail ballots and in-person voting data. Data begins to be
- 2026 Secretary of State Election Calendar — Calendar of statutory election-related dates.
Election Events
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Events
List of events in Photo View
Contact Us
Elections Division
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Closed Fridays
Boulder County Elections Homepage
vote@bouldercounty.gov
Phone: 303-413-7740
Fax: 303-413-7728
