The 2026 Election: Insights from your County Clerks
The Nov. 3, 2026 General Election includes races for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, state legislative seats, ballots measures, and local candidate races.
Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Information
Key Details
- Ballot Content: Check back the week of Sept. 21 for sample ballots.
- Military and Overseas Ballots (UOCAVA): Military and overseas voters will be mailed or transmitted their ballots beginning Sept. 18.
- Early Ballot Pickup: Traveling during the election? You can pick up your ballot beginning the week of Sept. 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.
- Interested in working with us during elections? Check out our temporary elections positions page for more information!
- 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. |
| Sept. 29 -30 | Logic and Accuracy Test. Open to the public, see events below for more information (coming soon). |
| Oct. 2 | Ballots are mailed and 24-hour drop boxes open. |
| 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. |
| Nov. 17 - 19 | Post-Election Risk-Limiting Audit. Open to the public, see events below for more information (coming soon). |
| Nov. 24 | Canvass Board meeting (final presentation and signoff of election). Open to the public, see events below for more information (coming soon). |
More Resources
- 2026 Secretary of State Election Calendar — Calendar of statutory election-related dates.
- 2026 General Election Activities Schedule — Schedule of activities conducted by Boulder County Elections for the General Election.
Election Events
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Events
List of events in Photo View
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Logic and Accuracy Test (LAT) – 2026 General Election
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Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) – 2026 General Election
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Canvass Board Meeting – 2026 General Election
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
