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Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot.  The booklet's purpose is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each statewide initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot.  The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of t

This memorandum provides information about special district elections in Colorado.  Specifically, it provides an overview of special district elections and the times at which special district elections are conducted.  Also included are an overview of special districts generally and a table of all election dates in Colorado law.

This memorandum provides an overview of ranked-choice voting, or instant-runoff voting.  Ranked‑choice voting (RCV) is currently used in some nonpartisan elections in three Colorado municipalities, with an additional two municipalities using it in future elections.  House Bill 21-1071, passed in the 2021 legislative session, may lead to more municipalities using RCV in nonpartisan elections beginning 2023.

This memorandum provides an overview of the statewide ballot measure process; a summary of the measures approved or rejected by Colorado voters between 1880 and 2021; and links to additional resources at the offices of the Colorado Legislative Council Staff and the Colorado Secretary of State.

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to election administration, election audits, ballot access, candidates and campaigns, and redistricting.

This memorandum provides an overview of constitutional and statutory changes affecting the ballot information booklet ("Blue Book"), newspaper publication of ballot titles and texts, and related statewide initiative policy since 1994.  

Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot.  The booklet's purpose is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot.  The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the me

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to elections, including bills addressing ballot access by candidates, ballot measures, local elections, and voting.  Several redistricting bills were also considered in anticipation of the 2021 redistricting cycle.

Este cuadernillo proporciona información sobre las trece medidas de la balota del 11 de noviembre de 2020 para todo el estado y sobre los jueces que están en la balota y se presentan para retención en su área.

This booklet provides information on the eleven statewide measures on the November 3, 2020, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.

Fiscal Impact Statements for the 2020 statewide ballot measures.

Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot.  The booklet's purpose is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot.  The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the me

In 2013, Colorado eliminated precinct polling places and established voter service and polling centers (VSPCs).  This issue brief outlines the services provided at VSPCs, location factors, VSPC hours, and staffing requirements for VSPCs.

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, electioneering communications, lobbying disclosures, local elections, and voter registration and voting.  No bills concerning redistricting were consider by the General Assembly this session.

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, local elections, redistricting, and voter registration and voting.

Fiscal Impact Statements for the 2018 statewide ballot measures.

Declaraciones de Impacto Fiscal por los medidas de la balota de 2018.

This booklet provides information on the thirteen statewide measures on the November 6, 2018, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.

Este cuadernillo proporciona información sobre las trece medidas de la balota del 6 de noviembre de 2018 para todo el estado y sobre los jueces que están en la balota y se presentan para retención en su área.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to ballot access, campaign finance, the conduct of elections, initiatives and the ballot information booklet, and local elections.

Presented to the Joint State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee at its December 16, 2016, meeting.

Presented to the Joint State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee at is December 16, 2016, meeting.

Presented to the Joint State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee at its December 16, 2016, meeting.

Presented to the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee at its December 16, 2016, meeting.

Schedule of Title Board Hearing Dates and Related Deadlines (December 2016 – April 2017)