Election Day In Boulder: When, Where To Vote Last Minute

BOULDER, CO — Coloradans have voted in record numbers ahead of Election Day, but those who still haven't returned their ballots can do so by 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Eyes are primarily focused on the presidential election and U.S. Senate race in Colorado, but Boulderites will also decide the outcome of state representative, board of education, judicial and RTD board seats.

You can find the nearest drop box or voter center in Boulder County here. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Colorado doesn't have a registration deadline — you can register and vote on the same day at any voter center.

A sample ballot for Boulder County voters can be found here.

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Boulder Ballot Measures

Boulder voters will determine the outcome of five city ballot measures — an overview of the measures can be found here.

• No Evictions Without Representation - this question will ask voters to allow the city to increase taxes in an effort to combat the housing crisis caused by the pandemic.
• Public Service Company Franchise - If voters approve this measure, the city would enter into a new, 20-year franchise with Xcel Energy and end the city's efforts to create a local, city-run electric utility.
• Repurpose the Utility Occupation Tax - If this measure passes, the tax on electricity bills — which raises around $2 million per year and currently funds municipalization — would be repurposed and extended to allow funding for the city's efforts to meet climate, racial equity and energy goals in partnership with Xcel Energy.
• Direct Election of the Mayor - Boulder is the largest city in the state that doesn't directly elect its mayor — instead, the seat is selected by City Council members. This measure would allow voters to directly elect their mayor.
• Charter Amendment Related to the Boulder Arts Commission - This question asks voters if the Boulder Arts Commission should increase from five to seven members.

Statewide Ballot Measures

An overview of the statewide ballot initiatives can be found here.

• Proposition EE - Should state taxes be increased on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products?
• Proposition 113 - Should the legislature pass a bill joining Colorado with other states that are calling for the president to be elected by popular vote, rather than the Electoral College?
• Proposition 114 - Should gray wolves be reintroduced into Colorado?
• Proposition 115 - Should abortions be prohibited at 22 weeks and should those who perform abortions after this stage be fined and handed a misdemeanor?
• Proposition 116 - Proposes to reduce the state income tax rate from 4.63 percent to 4.55 percent beginning with tax year 2020.
• Proposition 117 - Proposes that voter approval be required for the creation of any new fee-based enterprise that is expected to generate $100 million or more in revenue during its first five years of operation.
• Proposition 118 - This measure would create a state-run paid leave insurance benefit program for Colorado.

Boulder Candidates

United States Senator

• John Hickenlooper (D)
• Cory Gardner (R)
• Daniel Doyle (U)
• Stephan "Seku" Evans (U)
• Raymon Anthony Doane (L)

U.S. House Colorado District 2

• Joe Neguse (D) - i
• Charles Winn (R)
• Thom Atkinson (L)
• Gary Swing (U)

CU Board of Regents District 2

• Callie Rennison (D)
• Dick Murphy (R)
• Christian Vernaza (L)

State Senator - District 18

• Steve Fenberg (D)
• Peg Cage (R)

State Representative - District 10

• Edie Hooton (D)
• Kenneth Stickney (R)

State Representative - District 13

• Kevin Sipple (R)
• Judy Amabile (D)
• James "Jed" Gilman (L)

County Commissioner - District 1

• Cinda Kochen (R)
• Claire Levy (D)

County Commissioner - District 2

• Marta Loachamin (D)
• James Crowder (R)

>> More information about the Nov. 3 election in Boulder County can be found here.