Denver’s next Election Day is Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about the timing of the upcoming election.
When can I vote?
The city will distribute ballots during the week of April 15. Ballots can be mailed or . You can also vote in person . Either way, ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on May 7.
When is the runoff?
There is likely to be a second round of voting in some races. If nobody gets 50 percent or more of the vote, a “runoff” election for that race is scheduled and new ballots are distributed. This can happen in every race except the at-large council races. Denver’s runoff election would be Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
What are the races?
Each resident of Denver can vote in the following races:
- Mayor
- Auditor
- Clerk
- Council seat for their district
- Citywide, or “at large,” council seats. Unlike the other categories, voters may choose two candidates in this race.
The candidate lists will be finalized March 13.
How do I register?
To vote in Denver, you must be a resident of the city and 18 years or older, although you can register at age 16.
You can register online until April 29 through at a driver’s license facility or by mail. You can also register through Election Day at voter service and polling centers in Denver. There are , including student ID, passports, driver’s licenses, employee identification cards and more.