UCCS Votes

UCCS VOTES

How to Register

Register to vote in Colorado Springs, elsewhere in Colorado, or out of state

Colorado Springs and Colorado
Online

Register at the Colorado Secretary of State here . A Colorado Driver’s License or ID Card Number is required to verify your identity.

Form

Complete the Colorado Voter Registration Form here . Refer to information on the form regarding identification required. Return the form to the El Paso County Election Department at elections@elpasoco.com if you are in Colorado Springs, or to your local county clerk and recorder’s office . 

In Person

Visit the El Paso County Main Office location at:

Citizens Service Center
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd.
West of Centennial

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

How do you check your voter registration to make sure you are registered?

If you are already a registered voter in Colorado you may confirm your registration by visiting www.GoVoteColorado.gov. Once your registration is verified, you may update your address and party affiliation as well.

If your voter registration is inactive, you may change your inactive status by submitting a signed request, an online voter registration application, or making an in-person request.

What is the voter registration deadline in Colorado?

Voters may register through Election Day. Please note that how you register to vote will impact how you receive your ballot.

To receive your ballot by mail:

Register to vote or update your voter registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.gov through the 8th day before Election Day;

Submit an application through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or at a local driver's license examination facility through the 8th day before Election Day; or

Submit an application through a voter registration drive no later than 22 days before Election Day.

If you miss the above deadlines, you may register in-person at a voter service and polling center in your county through Election Day.

Registering in Other States
Registering with my permanent address outside of Colorado; what you need to know

You’ll just need to do a little more advance planning by checking your state’s deadlines for registration and instructions for absentee voting (vote by mail). Vote.gov can connect you to your state’s election site.

How can I be sure that I am registered?

The best place to confirm your registration is your state’s election website which you can find at Vote.gov.

What if I missed my state’s registration deadline?

If you’re a college student, you can still vote by registering with your local Colorado address. If you live in Colorado Springs, you can register and vote at the Campus Voting Polling Stations or the El Paso County Main Office. If you live in another city, you can visit your local clerk’s office.

How to Vote

How and Where to Vote
How to vote on the UCCS campus

You can vote in-person on the UCCS campus in Kettle Creek during the following times :

  • Oct. 21 – Nov. 1 8am -5pm
  • Nov. 2 8am – 5pm
  • Nov 4 7am – 7pm
  • Nov 5, Election Day 7am – 7pm
On Campus Ballot Box

You can drop off your mail ballot at the UCCS Ballot Box located outside of the University Center.

How do I receive my mail ballot?

Every registered voter in Colorado automatically receives a mail ballot. The ballot will be sent to the mailing address you provided for your voter registration file. To check the address on file, or to make any changes to your voter registration visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

If you prefer to vote in person , you can at a voter service and polling center. Please visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov to find your polling locations.

How do I know if my mail ballot has been mailed to me?

Colorado voters can sign up for BallotTrax, a system that will allow you to track your ballot from sent to accepted. Go to BallotTrax to sign up! If you run into any snags or have questions about the status of your mail ballot, please contact your local county clerk and recorder.

If I want to vote in-person what should I do with my mail ballot?

If you want to vote in-person, you may return your mail ballot and vote in-person at a voter service and polling center. Even if you do not return your mail ballot you may still vote in person. Once you vote in person your county clerk will not accept for counting any ballot that was mailed to you. The deadline to vote in-person is 7:00 PM on Election Day.

Do I need identification if I vote in person?

All voters who vote in-person must provide identification. While there are many forms of acceptable identification, most voters find it convenient to bring their Colorado driver's license or Colorado ID. A Colorado ID is available at no cost to those who are eligible. For more information on obtaining a Colorado ID, please contact the Colorado Department of Revenue.

When I vote and show an ID like my Colorado driver's license, does the address on my ID need to match my voter registration?

If you show ID that has an address on it, the address must be in Colorado but it does not have to match your voter registration

How can I find my polling location?

All general, primary, odd-year, coordinated, recall, and congressional vacancy elections are now conducted by mail ballot. If you want to vote at a polling location, you can find your polling location by visiting www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

Will I still be able to vote if I am in line past 7:00 PM on Election Day?

Voters who are in line at their polling location by 7:00 PM are allowed to vote no matter how long it takes for each person to cast his or her ballot.

Know Your Ballot

Ballots vary depending on your voting location, so it's a good idea to review yours in advance. The more familiar you are with the candidates and issues, the better equipped you'll be to prioritize what's important to you and fully grasp the impact of your vote.