Colorado elections, 2023
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This page provides information on the 2023 elections in Colorado, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Colorado are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
November 7, 2023: Coordinated election
Offices on the ballot
| Colorado elections, 2023 | ||
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | — | — |
| U.S. House | — | — |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | — | — |
| Other state executive | — | — |
| State Senate | — | — |
| State House | — | — |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | — | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | ✓ | Click here |
| Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
| Recalls | ✓ | Click here |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- Douglas County School District, Colorado, elections (2023)
- Mayoral election in Denver, Colorado (2023)
- Mayoral election in Denver, Colorado (April 4, 2023 general election)
- Woodland Park School District, Colorado, elections (2023)
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Colorado 2023 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Proposition HH | Property; Taxes | Enact changes to state property taxes and revenue limitations, including reducing property tax rates and allowing the state government to retain revenue that would otherwise be required to be reimbursed under TABOR |
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682,667 (41%) |
995,259 (59%) |
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| Proposition II | Taxes; Tobacco | Allow the state government to retain and spend surplus revenue obtained from the higher taxes on cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine products, as outlined in Proposition EE of 2020 |
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1,130,047 (68%) |
543,405 (32%) |
Frequently asked questions
When are the polls open?
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[1]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2023) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Colorado?
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election.
Colorado utilizes a semi-closed primary system. According to Section 1-7-201 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, " An eligible unaffiliated elector, including a preregistrant who is eligible under section 1-2-101 (2)(c), is entitled to vote in the primary election of a major political party without affiliating with that political party."[2][3][4]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
How do I register to vote?
- Check your voter registration status here.
In Colorado, an individual can pre-register to vote if they are at least 15 years old. Voters must be at least 18 years old to vote in any election. A voter must be a citizen of the United States and have established residence in Colorado to vote.[5]
Colorado voters can register to vote through Election Day. However, in order to automatically receive a absentee/mail-in ballot, a voter must register online, through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or driver's license examination facility at least eight days prior to Election Day. A voter that registers through a voter registration drive must submit their application no later than 22 days before the election to automatically receive an absentee/mail-in ballot. A voter can register online or submit a form in person or by fax, email, or mail.[5][6]
Is there an early voting period? Can I vote absentee?
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Legal Resources, "Colorado Revised Statutes, Chapter 1, Article 7, Part 1, Section 101", accessed December 2, 2023
- ↑ Colorado Revised Statutes, "1-7-201. Voting at primary election," accessed July 17, 2024
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed July 17, 2024
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Primary Elections FAQs," accessed July 17, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "Voter Registration FAQs," accessed July 16, 2024
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Go Vote Colorado," accessed July 15, 2024
