As of 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, 7,624 completed mail ballots have been returned

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Monday, Oct. 26, is the last day to mail in a ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election, and expect it to arrive in time to be counted. It is also the last day a voter can request that a ballot be sent to their home address by mail.

If a ballot is needed beyond Oct. 26, voters should visit an early voting center and either vote in person or pick up their ballot and return it to a 24/7 drop box – all ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, postmarks do not count.

As of 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, 7,624completedmailballots have been returned to the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Early voting is always the best way to ensure prompt results on the night of the General Election.

Early voting centers at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, and the Garfield County Fairgrounds South Hall, 1001 Railroad Ave., Rifle, opened on Oct. 19 and are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, and on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Additional voting centers are available on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Ave., and at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way.

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

Completed mail ballots can be returned to any Garfield County ballot drop box

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – In-person early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election is now available at voting centers in Glenwood Springs and Rifle. Voters may continue to return their completed mail ballots to any Garfield County ballot drop box from now until 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Early voting is always the best way to ensure prompt results on the night of the General Election. All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, postmarks do not count.

As of 8 a.m. on Oct. 19, 3,523 completed mail ballots have been returned to the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Early voting centers at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, and the Garfield County Fairgrounds South Hall, 1001 Railroad Ave., Rifle, opened on Oct. 19 and are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, and on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Additional voting centers are available on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Ave., and at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way.

If you opt to mail your ballot, please do so before Oct. 26 to ensure that there is enough time for it to arrive at the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. This is also the last day that you can register to vote or submit a registration update and still receive a ballot by mail. Visit a voting center to register to vote or pick up a ballot after Oct. 26.

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

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.