What is a General Election?
It’s the big one. El general election is when voters choose who actually holds office.
In the general, voters choose between candidates from different parties who are all running for the same seat. It covers everything from who the President will be down to city council, depending on the year and where you live. Whoever gets the most votes wins the seat and takes office.
What seats are up for the 2026 General Election?
Colorado’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd and will decide who serves as our next Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer in addition to one U.S. Senator and eight members of Congress. Some State Legislative seats will also be up for election.
Ballots must be received by your county clerk by 7PM on November 3rd.
Key Dates to Know
- October 2nd
- Ballots begin arriving in the mail
- October 9th
- Drop boxes open
- October 19th
- First day to vote in person
- October 22nd
- Last day to mail your ballot
- November 3rd
- Election Day! Ballots must be received by 7pm
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