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Key 2026 election dates in Colorado

Mail ballots are landing in voters' mailboxes this week, kicking off the final sprint to Election Day.

Zoom in: Here are the key dates to know:

Friday: Final day for county clerks to mail ballots to active voters.
Oct. 12: All drop boxes for mail ballots are open.
Oct. 19: Voting centers to drop ballots and vote in person are up and running.
Oct. 26: Last suggested day to return your ballot by mail.
Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open 7am–7pm, and ballots must reach county clerks by 7pm to count.
Nov. 12: Deadline for eligible military and overseas ballots to arrive and for voters to fix signature discrepancies.

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