2026 General Election - Vote Center and Drop Box Public Input

Dear Boulder County Voters,

The Clerk & Recorder’s office is seeking input on voting locations for the November 2026 General Election.

This survey and public input opportunity was first promoted back in February to get initial feedback our locations during the designation period, which ended April 27.

We are now in the second phase of public input and comment. While there have been no changes to the proposed locations listed below, we have two potential changes that may need to occur, one in Longmont and one in Nederland. We have added two questions to our survey on this potential for the public to provide feedback.

To offer input on this current proposed list of vote center and drop box locations, please first review the considerations as well as the locations. Then use the survey form below the information to submit comments. You may also submit comments by mail at 1750 33rd Street, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301.

The statutory close of the comment period ends June 8, 2026 (see Colorado election statue for details: 1-5-102.9(1)(c)(II) and 1-7.5-105(1)(b)).

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Sincerely,

Molly Fitzpatrick
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder

Vote Center and Drop Box Considerations:

• Boulder County Elections uses a geographic siting tool to help identify areas to place Vote Centers and attempts to equitably distribute them throughout the county based on population centers and serving historically under-represented communities. However, we are always looking for additional ideas.
• Several of our ballot drop box locations are changing in 2026 due to one of the following reasons: ADA compliance, video security needs, or close-by location with better public accessibility/traffic.
• Vote Center recommendations should consider the following factors: accessibility and convenience, proximity to population centers and public transportation, accessibility for persons with disabilities, accessibility for historically under-represented communities, and facilities that can ensure the security of voting equipment.
• Locations for 24-Hour Mail Ballot Drop Boxes must allow for the installation of a security camera on premise, which requires availability of electrical power and internet service.
• Our office also considers public transportation, traffic impacts, parking, and foot traffic for both vote centers and drop boxes.
• Additionally, while we do occasionally use religious facilities to host Vote Centers, and are grateful to have access, it is best practice to use alternative community spaces, when possible.
• While Boulder County’s number of ballot boxes already exceeds the legal requirement needed, we are always looking for additional locations and feedback on the boxes already in place.

Proposed Vote Center Locations

In addition to the locations listed below, Boulder County also holds in-person voting opportunities for people incarcerated in Boulder County Jail.

Proposed Drop Box Locations

All Drop Boxes are open 24-hours a day, everyday, from Friday, Oct. 9 through Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day). Drop boxes are under continuous video surveillance during this time.

A plus sign (+) next to a location in the table below indicates a drop box move either planned or being considered, due to ADA considerations, population shifts, and to better serve the public.