Oct 22, 2025 - Election

Voter guide to the 2025 election in Colorado and Denver

John Frank

Illustration of the Colorado flag with a checkmark and box instead of a C and the sun. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

The odd-year election is generating significant attention across the state, where local ballot measures hold major stakes.

Why it matters: In lower-interest elections, every vote carries greater weight.

State of play: In Denver, a $950 million city bond and majority stake on the school board are driving interest, while dozens of other municipalities consider big-dollar tax and mill levy questions.

Colorado-wide, propositions LL and MM will decide whether the state will offer free meals at school for all students.

How to vote in Colorado

Election Day is Nov. 4, with polls open 7am-7pm.

Mail ballots began to arrive on Oct. 10. You can take them to a nearby drop box or voting center. If you mail your ballot back, it needs one Forever stamp.
Denver started in-person voting Oct. 20 at the Wellington Webb building downtown and expands to voting centers Oct. 27.
If you didn't receive a ballot in the mail, update your voter registration. (Check your registration.)

How it works: You must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen to vote in Colorado. You can register to vote with a valid ID through Election Day.

If you're currently incarcerated and serving a sentence for felony charges, you are not eligible to vote. But if you're on parole, probation, serving time for a misdemeanor or have served your sentence, you are eligible.

Pro tip: Track your ballot to make sure it counts through BallotTrax. Sign up here.

Colorado ballot measures

Illustration of a close up of the state of Colorado, with the state outline as a checked "box". — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

1-minute voter guide: Propositions LL and MM in Colorado

Denver ballot measures

Illustration of a check mark being drawn in front of the Denver City and County Building facade in the colors of the city flag. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

1-minute voter guide: Vibrant Denver bond (2A–2E)

1-minute voter guide: Denver's Referred Question 2F
1-minute voter guide: Denver's Referred Question 2G
1-minute voter guide: Denver's Referendum 310

Denver school board

Illustration of an "I voted" sticker with the words written in a child's handwriting — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Our reporting partners at Chalkbeat Colorado are tracking school elections:

Quiz: Which candidate in the 2025 Denver school board election shares your views? (Chalkbeat)
Voter guide: 2025 Denver school board candidates answer six questions (Chalkbeat)
Watch: Denver school board election candidates debate (Chalkbeat)
Voter guide: Aurora school board candidates answer six questions about their priorities (Chalkbeat)
Voter guide: Jeffco school board candidates answer six questions about the issues (Chalkbeat)

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