The November 4th election is upon us and here's what you need to know about voting in the Colorado election this  year.

Voter turnout is typically smaller during a non-presidential election  year, but there are many key races in the state of Colorado and numerous issues on the ballot which should draw a strong turnout.

The biggest races, of course, are for governor and the U.S. Senate. There are a number of races for the Colorado legislature, and issues ranging from a food labeling measure,  to increased gaming in the state.

Election time tends to bring a lot of questions to the minds of potential voters, and there are some people who don't vote because they simply don't understand the process. Hopefully, this will help.

Voting is easier than ever nowadays with the advent of the mail-in ballot. Every registered voter should have received a ballot in the mail. Ballots must be returned by 7:00pm on November 7th. Ballots can be mailed --which will require two postage stamps, or they can be dropped off at a voter service center between now and the election. Go to MyColoradoVote.com to find the drop off location nearest you.

Even though you may have received a ballot in the mail, you have the option of voting in person on election day -- or at a voting service center prior to election day. You will need to have your valid I.D. when you vote.

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If you aren't registered, you can register at any of the voter service and polling centers through election day. You will just need to have your valid Colorado drivers license or state I.D. card, and the last four digits of your social security number. Just because  you did not vote in the last election doesn't mean you are not registered. Go to mycoloradovote.com to confirm your registration if you aren't sure.

Aside from that, get yourself informed on the candidates and issues so you can make a good decision when you cast your vote.By the way,  you are not required to vote on every office or on every issue.

The main thing is that you exercise  your right and privilege to vote. No, we aren't voting for a president, but that doesn't make this election any less significant or important.

 

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