How to vote last-minute in Denver (which 85% of Denverites still need to do)

Election Day is Nov. 7. Let’s get it together, people!
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Early voters drop off their ballots at a drive-through collection station outside Denver Elections Division headquarters on Bannock Street, Nov. 7, 2022.
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Turnout, so far, looks bleak ahead of Denver's Nov. 7 coordinated election.

Thus far, roughly 85% of Denverites have failed to vote on big decisions that will affect the future of the Denver Public School District, property taxes, education funding, and more.

Admittedly, some of us at Denverite have also not voted yet and don't plan to until the eleventh hour.

How to vote

First things first, find your ballot that the city sent you, the one you might have buried in that big pile of unpaid bills and King Soopers weekly ads.

If you already have a ballot, you can fill it in and drop it off at one of many polling places. It is too late to mail in your ballot, as it must be received by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

You can also go here to find out more about voting in person. Fair warning: You must be in line by 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Find information about wait times at polling centers here.

Before you vote, read Denverite's Denver voter guide.

If you want to track your ballot, sign up for BallotTrax.

If you're not registered to vote, it's not too late. In Colorado, same-day registration is possible.

You have to be 16 years old to register, though you can't vote until you're 18. You have to be a United States citizen and consider Denver and Colorado as your sole legal residence for at least 22 days.

To register, you need either a Social Security number, a Colorado driver's license or a Colorado ID card to register online or you can register in person.

Here's more information about where and how to do so, with specifics if you don't have a home or have a criminal background.

Happy voting! Let's get to it.

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