How to Vote in the June 30th Primary Election

Vote by 7 p.m. MST Tuesday, June. 30, 2026.

Step 1: Register to Vote

Colorado residents have several options to register and get their ballot.

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  1. If registering from another Colorado county home/residential address (El Paso, Mesa, etc.), make sure to list your local ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ County mailing address too so the ballot can be mailed directly to you! Don’t rely on your parents.Ìý

  2. If you live in a dorm, make sure to follow on how to list your residential and mailing addresses properly.Ìý

  3. Include an email address so you can get notifications about the status of your mail ballot.Ìý

  4. Register in person at the or at a Vote Center (beginning June 22). . Your Buff OneCard works.ÌýÌý

  5. You can also register to vote via .Ìý

As a registered Colorado resident, you’ll receive a ballot in the mail if your address is up to date by June. 22, 2026 (after this date, simply go in person. Confirm or update your address at .Ìý

If you’re a student from out of state, you can choose to register in your home state with your home address or choose to register in Colorado. Where you register to vote will not affect your federal financial aid, but may affect whether you qualify for in-state tuition, according toÌý.Ìý

Step 2: Vote

Key Dates

  • June 8, 2026: Ballots begin mailing to eligible voters.Ìý

  • June 22, 2026: Vote Centers open.Ìý

  • June 22, 2026:  Last day to register to vote and still be sent a ballot in the mail (after this date, go register and vote in person). Last recommended day to return a ballot by mail – otherwise, just use a drop box.Ìý

  • June 30, 2026: Election Day! Ballots due by 7 p.m. or vote in person! Postmarks do not count.Ìý

Where and When to Vote

There will be no in-person voting locations on-campus for the June Primary Election

The closest Primary Election Vote Center is the Clerk’s office at 1750 33rd Street off Arapahoe.ÌýÌý

24-Hour Drop Boxes

CU ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has 24-hour drop boxes outside the UMC and at Williams Village. You can also use . Any Colorado ballot can be returned to any official Colorado ballot drop box, including the ones on campus. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ County Elections will ensure the ballot is delivered to the correct county. Drop off your Primary Election ballot by 7 p.m. June 30. If you’re voting in a Primary out of state, follow your state’s requirements, including all the recommended mail by dates. Primary dates may vary.Ìý

*Pro tip: If voting by mail, the most common reason a ballot cannot be counted is an inability to verify the signature on the envelope. Make sure to include an email address with your voter registration so the elections office can get in touch if there are any issues with verifying your signature. You may also enroll in  with your cell number to get text messages about the status of your ballot.Ìý