2020 General Election In Jeffco: Important Dates, Deadlines

JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — The Nov. 3 election is just around the corner, and Jefferson County elections officials are busy preparing for another round of vote-by-mail ballots.

The winners of Colorado's June primary have advanced to the Nov. 3 election, which will also include a number of ballot measures and judicial nominees.

Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder George Stern is encouraging voters to make sure they are registered to vote and that their voter registration is up to date.

Here are some important dates for the Nov. 3 election:

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Oct. 9 - The Jeffco Elections division will mail ballots to all active registered voters and open the county's 24-hour ballot drop boxes.

Oct. 19 - If you haven't yet received a ballot, contact the Jeffco Elections team, which can issue you a replacement by mail until Oct. 26. You can also go to any in-person vote center.

Oct. 26 - Last day to return your ballot by mail to ensure it arrives in time. But drop boxes (Jeffco's recommended voting method) and in-person vote centers will still be open through Election Day.

Nov. 3 - Election Day. You can use any drop box up until 7 p.m., or if you need additional services (registering to vote, getting a replacement ballot, etc.), you can use any vote center until 7 p.m. as well.

Nov. 12 - Last day for ballots cast by military and overseas electors to be received by the county clerk in order to be counted.

Did you know you can track your ballot? Visit VoteJeffco.com to sign up for alerts by phone, email or text message.