Elections
Voter information
Your go-to website for all things voting related is go vote colorado on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. Visit this link to:
- Register to vote online with a valid Social Security Number (SSN), Colorado driver’s license, or Colorado ID card
- Find a paper registration form if you are unable to register online
- Update or check your current voter registration (including change party affiliation)
- View your sample ballot
- Withdraw your Colorado voter registration (i.e. you no longer live in Colorado)
- See a list of other resources available to voters including a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
For general information about elections and voting in Colorado, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s website.
Other information
The Garfield County Clerk’s office assists some of the local municipalities and special districts with their elections but does not conduct the election. If you have questions specific to these elections, please call the municipality or special district directly.
As of July 1, 2020, anyone who applies for issuance, renewal, or correction of a Colorado driver’s license or identification card and who provides documentation of citizenship, is automatically registered (or pre-registered for those under 18 years of age) to vote. For individuals already registered, their existing voter registration is updated to match the information on their driver’s license.
Running for an elected office
Interested in running for elected office in Garfield County? Anyone interested in establishing their candidacy for an elected office in Garfield County can find all the needed information in the 2026 Candidate Guide created by the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
Student election judges
The Student Election Judge Program allows high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-17) to work at polling places, helping them gain experience in democracy while earning money. Participants assist with polling place setup, voter processing, and ballot counting. Students must receive school approval and will be appointed by local election officials. A list of student election judge qualifications is available online.
Student Election Judge Program interest form
Local political party contacts
Garfield Democratic Party
P.O. Box 2637
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Email: garfieldcountydemocrats@gmail.com
Web: www.info@garcodems.org
Garfield Republican Party
P.O. Box 2593
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Email: garfieldcountyrepublicans@gmail.com
Web: www.garfieldcountyrepublicans.com
