Voter Guide
A recent Colorado Politics article noted how Americans worry about the country’s future, driven, in part, by narratives that describe this year’s presidential elections in apocalyptic terms.
Such framing inevitably misses the fact that politics, at its core, is local. Yes, federal policy shapes the contours of the country, often with global ramifications. But what often truly matters is the action of local government officials and the laws passed at the ballot box.
Local policy directly affects people’s wallets and livelihood. Notably, local officials decide how and where to allocate taxpayer dollars. If their decision is sound, the benefits that accrue for communities are real and often exponential.
We hope that this voter guide will help you sort through this year’s electoral contests.
October 4, 2024
Counties begin issuing mail ballots to voters who request one in person at the clerk’s office
October 11, 2024
First day that ballots are mailed to voters
October 21, 2024
The minimum number of required voting service and polling centers open
October 28, 2024
Last day for individuals to submit a voter registration application and get a ballot in the mail
November 5, 2024
Election Day — polls close at 7 p.m.
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How we put together this guide
Our journalists reached out to the candidates, and, along with information from official sources, notably the Secretary of State’s Office and Colorado’s independent redistricting commissions, compiled the data to produce this guide. If there are any errors, please don’t hesitate to contact editors Luige del Puerto at [email protected] and Thelma Grimes at [email protected].
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We value objectivity and strive to ensure that our election coverage is free from bias. While we encourage staffers to exercise their rights to engage in the democratic process, they do not endorse or contribute to campaigns or candidates.
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An award-winning journalist, Luige serves as editor of Colorado Politics and The Denver Gazette. He previously covered politics in Arizona and wrote about national security in the Philippines, where he began his career in journalism.