On Monday, Sept. 9, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold certified the ballot for the general election.
“I’m proud to announce the certification of the 2024 General Election ballot,” said Griswold. “Every election is an opportunity for Coloradans to make their voices heard, and I will always work to ensure our elections remain secure and accessible so voters can make their voices heard.”
The general election takes place on Nov. 5.
The official list of candidates on the general election ballot can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/vote/generalCandidates.html.
Statewide ballot measures
Coloradans will have the opportunity to vote on 14 statewide ballot measures in the general election.
The following amendments and propositions were referred by the Colorado Legislature:
• Amendment G: “Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans With a Disability” (HCR23-1002) proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Amendment H: “Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality” (HCR23-1001) proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Amendment I: “Constitutional Bail Exemption for First Degree Murder” (HCR24-1002) proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Amendment J: “Repealing the Constitutional Definition of Marriage” (SCR24-003) proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Amendment K: “Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines” (SCR24-002) proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Proposition JJ: “Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue” (HB24-1436) proposes a statutory change.
• Proposition KK: “Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax” (HB24-1349) proposes a statutory change.
The following amendments and propositions were citizen-initiated:
• Amendment 79, “Right to Abortion,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Amendment 80, “School Choice in K-12 Education,” proposes to change the Colorado Constitution.
• Proposition 127, “Prohibit Trophy Hunting,” proposes a statutory change.
• Proposition 128, “Concerning Eligibility for Parole,” proposes a statutory change.
• Proposition 129, “Establish Qualifications and Registration for Veterinary Professional Associate,” proposes a statutory change.
• Proposition 130, “Funding for Law Enforcement,” proposes a statutory change.
• Proposition 131, “Concerning the Conduct of Elections,” proposes a statutory change.
In addition to the 14 statewide measures, local initiatives will be considered by some voters. County clerks have the most complete information on local ballot contests.
Important information for Colorado voters
• All Colorado voters can sign up to track their ballot from mailed to counted using BallotTrax.
• Eligible Coloradans can register to vote and update their voter registration at GoVoteColorado.gov.
Important general election dates
• Sept. 21: Deadline for county clerks to send ballots to registered military and overseas voters.
• Oct. 11: First day ballots can be mailed to registered Colorado voters, except for military and overseas voters.
• Oct. 18: Deadline for initial mail ballots to be sent to each registered eligible voter for the 2024 general election.
• Oct. 21: The minimum number of required voting centers and drop boxes must be open for the 2024 general election.
• Oct. 28: Deadline to submit an application to register to vote through the mail, a voter registration agency, a local driver’s license examination facility or online in order to receive a ballot by mail for the 2024 general election.
• Oct. 28: Last suggested day to return ballots by mail.
• Oct. 29: Voters should return their ballots to a voting center or drop box up to Election Day.
• Nov. 5: Election Day. Voters must have submitted their ballot or be in line to vote by 7 p.m. for their ballot to be counted. Ballots cast by military and overseas voters must be sent no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day and received close of business on the eighth day after the election (Nov. 13).
Colorado voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov to:
• Register to vote or update their voter registration.
• Find their local county clerk.
• Find their closest drop box or voting center.
• Sign up to track their ballot using BallotTrax.
• Learn about Colorado’s election processes.
• Find accurate election information.
