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CONNECT • ENGAGE • VOTE

For Immediate Release

October 20, 2026

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Media ContactMircalla Wozniak, 333-413-7766

mwozniak@bouldercounty.gov

Boulder County Elections to host Behind-the-Scenes Ballot Processing Election Tours

Boulder County, CO – Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick will host multiple ballot processing tours at the Elections Division Ballot Processing Center. The tours are in-person opportunities to see the behind-the-scenes ballot processing procedures and witness firsthand how the process happens.

Elections Division Behind-the-Scenes Ballot Processing Center Tours

What: Processing Center Tours expected to run approximately 45 minutes

When: Multiple days beginning Oct. 22 and running through Nov. 4 (day after election)

Where: 1750 33rd St. in Boulder – Ballot Processing Center (look for signs)

RSVP requested at: BoCo.org/ElectionTours

The tours offer people interested in local elections the opportunity to see firsthand how ballots are processed. Visitors will learn how signatures are verified on mail ballots, how ballot resolution works, and other ballot processing procedures and safeguards. Tours take 45 minutes with time for questions. Open to all.

Both high school and college students are especially encouraged to attend. We highly recommend you ask a teacher / professor if they will give extra credit for attending. We will allow a photo for students in a designated area.

Please note that for the security of our staff and election judges, we ask all tour attendees to leave personal belongings at home. We also require attendees to sign in and will have security present.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the upcoming election, please visit BoulderCountyVotes.gov or call 303-413-7740.

RSVP for an Election Tour

Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ADA@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. Submit your request as early as possible, and no later than two business days before the event.

Additionally, if you need help in another language, please email mwozniak@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-413-7766. Contact us as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the event.