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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Colorado.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 7

Arapahoe County

See also: Arapahoe County, Colorado ballot measures

On November 7, voters decided one ballot measure in Aurora.

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3A, Make Charter Language Gender-Neutral Amendment (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to replace gender-specific terms with gender-neutral language.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to replace gender-specific terms with gender-neutral language.

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3B, Changes to Police Probationary Period and Promotion Process Amendment (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending police and firefighter probationary periods to include leave time and authorizing the police chief to bypass a candidate for promotion and provide for appeal by the candidate to the Civil Service Commission.

A "no" vote opposed extending police and firefighter probationary periods to include leave time and authorizing the police chief to bypass a candidate for promotion and provide for appeal by the candidate to the Civil Service Commission.

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3C, Changes to Police and Firefighting Hiring Practices Amendment (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported removing limits on the number of lateral police and fire hirings, changing the requirements for promotions for lateral hires, and authorizing a lateral only fire academy.

A "no" vote opposed removing limits on the number of lateral police and fire hirings, changing the requirements for promotions for lateral hires, and authorizing a lateral only fire academy.

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3D, Increase Number of Deputy and Division Chiefs Amendment (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the number of deputy and division chiefs and exempting division chiefs and commanders from Civil Service Membership.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the number of deputy and division chiefs and exempting division chiefs and commanders from Civil Service Membership.

Boulder County

See also: Boulder County, Colorado ballot measures

On November 7, voters decided five ballot measure in Boulder.

• Boulder, Colorado, Issue 2A, Sales Use and Tax Extension Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending the existing $0.15 sales and use tax with 50% of the revenue going to fire and emergency response services, public safety services, homeless services, and other general fund purposes; and the other 50% going to arts, cultural, and heritage purposes, including funding for arts and culture nonprofits.

A "no" vote opposed extending the existing $0.15 sales and use tax with 50% of the revenue going to fire and emergency response services, public safety services, homeless services, and other general fund purposes; and the other 50% going to arts, cultural, and heritage purposes, including funding for arts and culture nonprofits.

• Boulder, Colorado, Issue 2B, Elections Charter Amendment (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported making changes to the city charter regarding citizen-initiated petitions and charter amendments, including:  changing the time requirement of filing a petition to 160 days before an election instead of 150 days, changing the number of days that the city clerk has to approve a petition to 15 days from 10 days, changing the number of days that the city clerk has to verify petition signatures from 10 to 15, remove the requirement that signers of petitions have to appear personally before the city clerk, and clarifying that state law governs the process for charter amendments.

A "no" vote opposed making changes to the city charter regarding petitions and charter amendments.

• Boulder, Colorado, Question 302, Removal of Tents Near Schools and Sidewalks Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported prioritizing the removal of already-prohibited items—such as tents, encampments, and propane tanks—from 500 feet of a school or 50 feet from any multi-use path or sidewalk.

A "no" vote opposed prioritizing the removal of already-prohibited items—such as tents, encampments, and propane tanks—from 500 feet of a school or 50 feet from any multi-use path or sidewalk.

• Boulder County, Colorado, Issue 1A, Open Space Sales and Use Tax Extension Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending the existing 0.05% open space sales and use tax for an additional 15 years, with the revenue going to buying, maintaining and managing open space lands.

A "no" vote opposed extending the existing 0.05% open space sales and use tax for an additional 15 years, with the revenue going to buying, maintaining and managing open space lands.

• Boulder County, Colorado, Issue 1B, Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Extension Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending the existing 0.185% affordable housing sales and use tax for an additional 15 years, with the revenue going to funding the construction, maintenance, and renovation of affordable and attainable housing.

A "no" vote opposed extending the existing 0.185% affordable housing sales and use tax for an additional 15 years, with the revenue going to funding the construction, maintenance, and renovation of affordable and attainable housing.

Denver

See also: Denver County, Colorado ballot measures

On November 7, voters decided one ballot measure in Denver.

• Denver, Colorado, Question 2P, Sales and Use Tax Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported permanently extending the 0.15% sales and use tax used to fund the Denver Preschool Program.

A "no" vote opposed permanently extending the 0.15% sales and use tax used to fund the Denver Preschool Program.

El Paso County

See also: El Paso County, Colorado ballot measures

On November 7, voters decided one ballot measure in Colorado Springs.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2A, Police Department Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to spend $4.75 million for the purposes of constructing and equipping a training facility for the Colorado Springs Police Department.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to spend $4.75 million for the purposes of constructing and equipping a training facility for the Colorado Springs Police Department.

April 4

Colorado Springs

On April 4, voters decided one ballot measure in Colorado Springs.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 1, Extend City Sales and Use Tax (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending the existing Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) 0.1% sales and use tax for 20 years with no increase to the tax.

A "no" vote opposed extending the existing Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) 0.1% sales and use tax for 20 years with no increase to the tax.

Denver

On April 4, voters decided three ballot measures in Denver.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2M, Provide for Zoning Exceptions in City Ordinance Amendment (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported removing language in the city charter regarding the Board of Adjustment and requiring that zoning code appeals and exceptions be provided for through city ordinance instead of in the charter.

A "no" vote opposed removing language in the city charter regarding the Board of Adjustment and requiring that zoning code appeals and exceptions be provided for through city ordinance instead of in the charter.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2N, Zone Districts and Property Owner Zoning Protests Amendment (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring that zoning protests may only be initiated by property owners in Denver.

A "no" vote opposed requiring that zoning protests may only be initiated by property owners in Denver, thereby retaining current city law that allows zoning protests to be initiated by owners of property 200 feet from the perimeter of the area proposed for change.

• Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2O, Development of Park Hill Golf Course Measure (April 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported lifting the conservation easement on the Park Hill Golf Course that requires the land to be used primarily for golf-related purposes, thereby allowing commercial and residential development of the land into housing, and public park and trail space.

A "no" vote opposed lifting the conservation easement on the Park Hill Golf Course, thereby continuing to require the land to be used primarily for golf-related purposes.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Colorado

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How to cast a vote in Colorado

Poll times In Colorado, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for those who choose to vote in person rather than by mail. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. In Colorado, an individual can pre-register to vote if they are at least 15 years old. Voters must be at least 18 years old to vote in any election. A voter must be a citizen of the United States and have established residence in Colorado to vote. Colorado voters can register to vote through Election Day. However, in order to automatically receive a absentee/mail-in ballot, a voter must register online, through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or driver's license examination facility at least eight days prior to Election Day. A voter that registers through a voter registration drive must submit their application no later than 22 days before the election to automatically receive an absentee/mail-in ballot. A voter can register online or submit a form in person or by fax, email, or mail. Automatic registration See also: Automatic voter registration Colorado automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles and certain other state agencies. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Colorado has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration See also: Same-day voter registration Colorado allows same-day voter registration for individuals who vote in person. Residency requirements Colorado law requires 22 days of residency in the state before a person may vote. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Colorado does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The site Go Vote Colorado, run by the Colorado Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Colorado requires voters to present non-photo identification when voting in person. If voting by mail for the first, a voter may also need to return a photocopy of his or her identification with their mail-in ballot. Click here for more information. The following list of accepted forms of identification was current as of August 2025. Click here for the most current information, sourced directly from the Office of the Colorado Secretary of State. “ The following documents are acceptable forms of identification: A valid Colorado driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue. (Note: documents issued to not lawfully present and temporarily lawfully present individuals under Part 5 of Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S. are not acceptable forms of identification.) A valid U.S. passport. A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of Colorado. A valid pilot’s license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the U.S. A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector. A copy of a current (within the last 60 days) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector. A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood. A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector. Certified documentation of naturalization. A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.. A valid veteran identification card issued by the U.S. department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with a photograph of the eligible elector. A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership. Any form of identification listed above that shows your address must show a Colorado address to qualify as an acceptable form of identification. The following documents are also considered acceptable forms of identification for voting: Verification that a voter is a resident of a group residential facility, as defined in section 1-1-104(18.5), C.R.S. Verification that a voter is a person committed to the department of human services and confined and eligible to register and vote shall be considered sufficient identification of such person for the purposes of section 1-2-210.5, C.R.S. Written correspondence from the county sheriff or his or her designee to the county clerk indicating that a voter is confined in a county jail or detention facility. ” Note: SB 1, signed into law on May 12, 2025, specified that tribal IDs issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or another federal agency were also valid identification.

Additional elections

See also: Colorado elections, 2023

Denver

April 4, 2023

• City elections in Denver, Colorado (2023)

June 6, 2023

• City elections in Denver, Colorado (2023)

November 7, 2023

• City elections in Aurora, Colorado (2023)
• Aurora Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
• Cherry Creek School District, Colorado, elections (2023)
• Denver Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
• Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023
• Local charter amendments on the ballot