CC Votes
At CC, we prepare all students to be engaged citizens in the pursuit of a more just world. As part of that pursuit, we encourage all students to exercise their right to vote. Make your voice heard. CC Votes is a coalition of campus and community stakeholders that work to coordinate get-out-the-vote efforts and voter education for CC students leading into elections. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu Interested in engaging in political work? Review our political work guidelines here. |
Vote on campus!
Did you know that for the general election in November, you can now turn in your ballot on CC's campus?
We're excited to share that ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï will now host a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) and install a Ballot Drop Box. That means you no longer need to find transportation off campus to turn in your ballot!
For the general election in November, you can head to Worner (902 N. Cascade) for early or regular voting. Additionally you can drop your ballot off in the ballot drop box that will be located adjacent to Boettcher Center (1106 N. Cascade)
Ballot Drop Box Hours: 24/7
- Opens - Oct 11
- Closes - Nov 5 at 7 p.m.
VSPC Hours: 7 a.m - 7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov 4
- Tuesday, Nov 5
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Important Dates
- Friday, October 11:
- Check your mailbox! Ballots start to get mailed out to voters today.
- Moved since the last election? Want to make sure you receive your ballot in the mail? Make sure your voter registration is updated by Monday, October 28. (Check your voter registration status at
- Ballot Drop Boxes open
- Monday, October 21:
- In person voting starts at Voter Service Centers (VSC) open across the state! This is also when all county clerks are required to open 24 hour drop boxes so you can drop off your ballot at any across the state! Find the one closest to you at JustVoteColorado.org*
- Monday, October 28:
- The last day to to receive a ballot in the mail.
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- It’s also the last day we recommend mailing your ballot back to ensure it’s received by 7 p.m. on November 5. After today, just drop off your ballot at a drop box or VSC.
- Tuesday, November 5: ELECTION DAY!
- Be in line at a Voter Service Center in your county by 7 p.m. to register to vote/update your registration or drop off your ballot at any drop box in the state!
In accordance with electoral guidelines and under Colorado law, we would like to remind everyone that electioneering, which includes advocating for a particular political party or voting-related topics, is strictly prohibited in Worner, and within a 100-foot radius of the building. This includes wearing clothing and accessories with political statements or supporting of a candidate.
ELECTIONEERING: The Property Owner shall prohibit any form of electioneering, as defined in C.R.S. Title 1-13-714, and keep the El Paso County Clerk reasonably informed of any necessary issues. Electioneering includes campaigning for or against any candidate who is on the ballot or any ballot issue or ballot question on the ballot. It also includes soliciting signatures for a candidate petition, a recall petition, or a petition to place a ballot issue or ballot question on a subsequent ballot. No person shall carry a firearm within 100 feet of any building in which a polling location is located or within 100 feet of any drop box.
Frequently Asked Questions
The next election for voters in Colorado Springs will be the for the six City Council district seats.
Election day is Tuesday April 1, 2025.
Every eligible voter can , or update your information, using the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or your CO ID. You can also register in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center, which now includes Worner! .
You must update your voter registration each time you move.
For information about registering or updating your registration in a state other than Colorado, visit .
IF YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS ...
Make sure your "Address where you live" is the address where you live, and that your "Address where you receive mail" is your Worner Box number, written in the following format:
To be eligible to register to vote in Colorado, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Live in Colorado for at least 1 day prior to the election
- As of July 2019, if you are serving a sentence of parole, you may register to vote in Colorado. For more information about voting with convictions, please visit
You may register to vote online or update your registration and still receive a mail ballot up to 8 days before the election in which you intend to vote. After that, you can register to vote or update your registration in person at a Voter Service Center and vote in person, up until 7pm on Election Day when polls close.
To be eligible to vote in Colorado, you must…
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be 18 years old or older by Election Day
- Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day
- As of July 2019, if you are serving a sentence of parole, you may vote in Colorado. For more information about voting with convictions, please visit .
In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot, so you can easily vote by mail or ballot drop-box. If you're up-to-date on your voter registration, your mail-in ballot should arrive directly in your Worner box. Ballots will start getting mailed three weeks before Election Day. If you do not register in time to receive a ballot by mail, or if you misplace your ballot, you can vote in person or get a replacement ballot at a (now including one in Worner) once voting begins.
IF YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS ...
To ensure you receive your ballot, when you register to vote or update your voter registration, please write the "Address where you receive mail" in the following format:
OUT OF STATE, AND WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR COLORADO BALLOT?
If you're temporarily out-of-state, you can receive your Colorado ballot to an out-of-state address! Just update your voter registration , changing the "Address to mail your ballot" to the out-of-state address.
In Colorado, you may mail it in, drop it off, or vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.
- For the general election in November (2024), you can now vote in person in Worner! Starting from in 2024, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï will now host a Voter Service and Polling Center (. Voter Service Centers are a one-stop-shop where you can register, vote, and solve any election-related issue. You can also drop it off at any 24-hour ballot drop box, or Voter Service Center (VSC), in the state. CC will have a ballot drop box located adjacent to Boettcher for the upcoming election. Find a VSC or ballot drop box near you !
- You must drop off your ballot by 7PM on Election Day.
- To mail it in, we recommend getting it in the mail a week before election day to ensure it is received in time (ballots must be received by 7PM on Election Day. – postmarks don’t count!).
- CC students can now vote on campus! For the general election in November 2024, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students can vote in-person in a (VSPC) in Worner.
- Since CC students can vote on campus for the general election, CC will no longer coordinate rides to the polls. To respect limited resources and capacity, we ask that you please do not call Campus Safety to ask for a ride to another location.
Yes, you do need ID, and multiple forms are accepted.
- If you're voting by mail or dropbox → You may need to include a photocopy of an acceptable ID - check your ballot instructions for more information.
- If you're voting in person at a Voter Service Center → Bring a form of acceptable ID to vote in person.
- Acceptable forms of ID include: CO license/ID, CO student ID (Gold Card), passport, utility bill. Digital forms of ID are now accepted. Out of state IDs are not accepted. Full list can be found at JustVoteColorado.org.
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Online (requires a valid Colorado driver’s license or ID)
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Look up your voter record on the . Enter in your name, zip code, and birthdate and click “submit.” This should bring up your voter record. Under voter information, click “change my address.” Enter your Colorado ID number or SSN, and click “submit.” At the bottom of the form, you will see “UOCAVA Status.” Indicate that you are a military voter, and how you would like your ballot to be delivered to you (mail, fax, or email). Make sure to include your fax number, email address, and/or mailing address that corresponds with the delivery option you choose.
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Via Mail, Fax, or Email
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Complete and submit the Print, sign, and return the form to your county clerk and recorder’s office. A list of all county clerk and recorder’s offices in the state of Colorado can be found .
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If you have any questions, email ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu or
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Who is CC Votes?
CC Votes is a coalition of campus and community stakeholders that work to coordinate get-out-the-vote efforts and voter education for CC students leading into elections.
Collaborators include:
- Collaborative for Community Engagement
- Office of Campus Activities
- Residential Experience
- CCSGA
- Political Science Department
- CC Office of Communications
- CC Events
- CC Dems
- New Era Colorado
- Citizens Project
- League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
Additional Resources
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- Contents: Whole Ballot and Bilingual
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- Contents: Federal/National Candidates
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- Contents: Statewide Candidate Comparison & Ballot Measures
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- Contents: Colorado Springs Candidates
Nonpartisan General Voting Resources
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- Contents: Voter Pathways, Key Election Dates, Election Resources, Information on Colorado Voting
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- Contents: Nonpartisan, bilingual voter information, student voting FAQs, and a statewide map to find polling places and dropbox
- Nonpartisan Helpline:
- Call or text! 866-OUR-VOTE (English)
- Call or text! 888-VE-Y-VOTA (Español)
Local News Sources
Tutt Library Research Guides
Is there an issue or candidate you are passionate about and want to volunteer? There are many opportunities for you to make a difference!
If you are interested in getting involved in political work, please first take the time to review these Guidelines for Political Guidelines on a college campus.
Engage Locally
- Work with CC Votes with campus-wide election efforts. Email ccvotes@coloradocollege.edu to see how you can get involved.
- Help Get out the Vote in Colorado Springs
Engage Statewide
- Work with New Era to support youth voter engagement
Engage Nationally
- Combat Voter Suppression with 866 Our Vote
- Support Latino Voters
El Paso County Election Department Contact Information
- Phone Number: 719-575-VOTE (8683)
Email: elections@elpasoco.com
for the rest of Colorado's County Clerks
Election Protection Hotline
- English: 866-687-8683
- Español: 888-839-8682
Nonpartisan election information:
Major Parties
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Minor Parties
Qualified Political Organization
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Accolades
CC students stood out for their voting in the past two general and midterm elections!
According to the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, ºÚÁϳԹϒs student voting rate increased to 84.6% in 2020, a rate for which we were awarded the Highest Voter Turnout in a 4-year institution in Colorado by the .
CC was again recognized for highest voter registration rate and highest voter rate for 4-year institutions in the state of Colorado during the 2022 midterm election cycle.
Interested in learning more about student voting rates and trends at ºÚÁϳԹÏ? Check out our most recent campus report from the .