League of Women Voters of Adams County

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Colorado Voter Information 2008

Registration Qualifications

You must be: *A citizen of the United States *18 years old by Election Day *A resident in a Colorado precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election

How to Register

Any qualified citizen can apply to register in person up to, and including, 29 days before an election at the following sites:

County Clerk and Recorders' offices
Driver's License offices
Armed Forces Recruiting Offices
Designated Public Assistance Agencies, Or
Use a Mail-in Registration Form

Mail-in forms are available at government offices, libraries and registration drives sponsored by groups and employers. Forms may also be accessed on the websites for the Secretary of State, County Clerks, or League of Women Voters of Colorado(LWVCO) at www.lwvcolorado.org.

Your completed voter registration form, as required by Federal Law, must contain your Colorado Driver's License Number, or Dept. of Revenue ID Number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have one of these forms of identification, you must mark this on the form. A unique identifying number will be assgned to you by the State and you will still be register to vote.

Acceptable Identification Forms

Colorado law requires identification at the polls and for first time voters who vote by mail-in ballot.

Registered voters are required to present one of the following forms of identification at their polling places.

Valid Colorado driver's license
Valid picture identification card
Valid U.S. passport
Valid U.S. military card
Copy of current utility bill or paycheck or government check showing address
FAA photo pilot's license
Certified documentation of naturalization
Valid Medicare or Medicaid card
Certified copy of birth certificate
Valid student ID card with photo

Are you still registered?

You are registered if you voted in the last general election and have not moved, or if you have registered since that date. If you have moved, you are required to change your address with your County Clerk. If you did not vote in the last two general elections, you may be declared “inactive” and may need to re-register or reactivate your voting status.

October 6, 2008 is the last day to register for the November 4, 2008 election.

(To Verify Your Voter Registration Information and other election information) http://www.elections.colorado.gov

Mail-In Ballot/Early Voting

Any registered voter may apply for a mail-in ballot; no reason is required for this request. The application for a mail-in ballot may be obtained from your County Clerk as early as January 1 of the election year and no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election. A mail-in ballot must be received at your county clerk's office by 7 PM on Election Day.

A Permanent Mail-In Ballot may be obtained from your county clerk. Your name will be placed on a list to receive a ballot for each applicable election. With this provision, you need not apply for a mail-in ballot each year.

Early voting polling places are provided by each county. Anyone who wishes may vote in person at locations designated by the county clerk 10 days before the Primary Election and 15 days before a General Election or other November election. Early voting ends on the Friday preceding the election.

Important Voting Dates

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Precinct Party Caucus: A Colorado voter affiliated with his/her political party for at least two months and a resident of the precinct for 30 days may participate in the precinct party caucus. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates to county assemblies and to begin discussing the party platform. To become affiliated, contact the political party of your choice.

February 20, 2008 through March 17, 2008 County/District Assemblies & State Conventions: Delegates attend their county assemblies where candidates are selected to run for county offices in the August Primary. Delegates are also selected to attend district assemblies and the state convention. The dates for these events are scheduled by the Colorado political parties.

Monday, July 14, 2008 Last day to register to vote in the primary election

Saturday, August 2, 2008 Early voting may begin for the primary election, with approval of the board of county commissioners.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the primary election if the ballot is to be mailed.

Friday, August 8, 2008 Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the primary election. Ballot must be picked up in person at Clerk & Recorder's office.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Primary Election: Polls open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The purpose of the State Primary Election is to nominate candidates from the political parties for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, elective statewide offices, state legislators, and the district and county offices. A voter at the primary election must be registered and affiliated with a political party. Any unaffiliated, registered voter may declare a party affiliation at this time.

Monday, October 6, 2008 Last day to register to vote for the general election.

Monday, October 20, 2008 Early voting may begin at the early voters' polling locations for the general election.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the general election if the ballot is to be mailed.

Friday, October 31, 2008 Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the general election. Ballot must be picked up in person at Clerk & Recorder's office.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 General Election: Polls open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The final vote for federal and state elected officials is held in even-numbered years. Voters may also have the opportunity to vote on statewide ballot issues.