Politics & Government

Last-Minute Voting Underway In Lakewood: What To Know

Here's a look at candidates, ballot measures and how to vote on Tuesday in Lakewood.

Patch has rounded up everything you need to know for voting last minute in the Nov. 3 election.
Patch has rounded up everything you need to know for voting last minute in the Nov. 3 election. (Patch)

LAKEWOOD, 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 Lakewood voters will also decide the outcome of state representative, board of education, judicial and county commissioner seats.

You can find the nearest drop box or voter center in Jefferson County here. Colorado doesn't have a registration deadline — you can register and vote on the same day at any voter center.

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A sample ballot for Lakewood voters can be found here.


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Ballot Measures

  • Amendment B - If adopted, assessment rates for all property types will remain the same as they are now; projected future decreases in the residential assessment rate will not be required; and any future increases in assessment rates would require a vote of the people.
  • Amendment C - Should the Colorado constitution be amended to allow nonprofits to hire charitable gaming employees?
  • Amendment 76 - This measure would limit voting in Colorado elections to United States citizens 18 years or older. It would exclude 17-year-olds who are currently allowed to vote in primary elections.
  • Amendment 77 - This casino measure would allow voters in several Colorado cities to decide whether new games should be permitted and bet limits should be altered.
  • 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.

Local Candidates

United States Senator

District Attorney - 1st Judicial District

State Board of Education Member - District 7

U.S. House Colorado District 7

State Representative - District 23

  • Chris Kennedy (D)
  • Fred Clifford (R)
  • Doug Anderson (L)

State Representative - District 28

County Commissioner - District 2

  • Joni Inman (R)
  • Andy Kerr (D)

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

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