Voters can return their completed ballots to any Garfield County ballot drop box

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Voters may return their completed ballot to any Garfield County ballot drop box or any official ballot drop box in Colorado from now through 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.

With such a large ballot this year, voters are encouraged to return their voted mail ballot early to allow time for processing and to ensure timely election results on the night of the General Election.

Voters who choose to return their ballots by mail should mail them no later than Oct. 26 to allow sufficient time for delivery to the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. It is very important to returnbothpages of the ballot and ensure the return envelope has the voter’s required signature and two postage stamps.

Oct. 26 is also the last day to register to vote or update a voter registration and receive a ballot by mail. After that date, eligible residents may register to vote or update their registration at a vote center and vote in person.

Sign up to track the status of your ballot at Ballotrax. Additional election information, voting locations, and useful resources are available on the Garfield County Elections webpage.

Clerk and Recorder’s Office reminds people to return full ballot

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Ballots were mailed to all active registered voters (38,344 ballots) in Garfield County this week. The Garfield County Clerk and Recorder is encouraging voters to return their mail ballots early and reminding them to return both ballot pages in the provided return envelope with the voter’s signature. This year’s ballot is one of the largest in Colorado history with 13 state questions.

The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3. All Garfield County’s 24-hour ballot boxes are ready to receive voted ballots on Oct. 7. Early voting centers open on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Community Center in Glenwood Springs, and at the South Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle.

A limited special edition “I Voted” sticker honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado is available at ballot drop boxes and vote centers while supplies last.

State and local Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) notices were mailed last week that provide detailed information on all tax issues that could change spending or impact taxpayer refunds in Colorado. If you have not received one of these notices in the mail, copies are available at your local library, and a link is also available on the Garfield County Elections web page.

For current election information, including ballot return locations, voting center hours, and other important election information, please visit the elections web page.

Garfield County begins mailing ballots on October 6 to all active registered voters for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. All 24-hour ballot boxes are open to receive ballots beginning Oct. 7, and all ballot boxes close at 7 p.m. on election night.

Go to govotecolorado.gov to register to vote or to ensure that your voting registration information is current and correct. Register for ballot updates with Ballottrax, which provides text or email notification when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted.

Early voting centers open on Monday, Oct. 19, in Glenwood Springs at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, and in Rifle at the South Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

“I want to reassure the voters of Garfield County that there have been no changes to how elections are conducted in Colorado,” said Garfield County Clerk & Recorder Jackie Harmon. “Ballots are being mailed to all active registered voters, and voters may return their ballots using the same methods and processes that have been available in previous elections. Our election process remains safe, secure, accurate, and transparent.”

For voting locations and more information, please visit the Garfield County Elections web page.