The June 25 primary election is just around the corner, and ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Colorado Republican, Democratic and unaffiliated voters have been mailed a ballot. All unaffiliated voters were sent a ballot for each major party and can only vote one of those ballots for their vote to be counted.
Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder Kristy Archuleta encouraged voters to no longer return their ballots via mail to ensure they are received on time.
Postmarks do not count.
Voted ballots can be dropped off to a secured drop box or dropped off at the Archuleta County Election’s Office.
The county has two ballot drop boxes with video surveillance that are open 24/7. One is located on the sidewalk outside 449 San Juan St. (the former county courthouse). The other is at the TARA Community Center in Arboles.
The election’s office is located at the back of the 449 San Juan St. building. It is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon on June 22 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day only, a polling location will be set up at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse located at 230 Port Ave.
According to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, early in-person voting is now available.
Who’s on the ballots
Following are the official nominations that wil be voted on in the primary.
Federal offices
Representative to the 119th United States Congress for District 3
Democratic voters will see one name on the ballot: Adam Frisch.
Republican voters will choose between Stephen A. Varela, Ron Hanks, Lew Webb, Russ Andrews, Curtis M. McCracken and Jeff Hurd.
State offices
State Board of Education member for Congressional District 3
Each party has one candidate on the ballot: Democrat Ellen Angeles and Republican Sherri M. Wright.
Regent of the University of Colorado — at large
Two candidates will appear on the Democratic ballot: Elliott Hodd and Charles “CJ” Johnson.
Eric Rinard will be the sole candidate on the Republican ballot.
Regent of the University of Colorado for Congressional District 3
Robert B. Logan will be the sole candidate on the Democratic ballot.
The Republican ballot will feature two candidates: Kristine Sposato and Ray Scott.
State senator for District 6
Each ballot will feature one candidate: Vivian Smotherman on the Democratic ballot and Cleave Alan Simpson on the Republican ballot.
State representative for District 59
Each ballot will have one candidate: Katie Stewart on the Democratic ballot and Clark Craig on the Republican ballot.
District attorney for the 6th Judicial District
Sean Murray will appear on the Democratic ballot.
There are no Republican candidates for the office.
County offices
Archuleta County commissioner for District 1
There are no Democratic candidates.
Warren M. Brown will be the sole Republican candidate on the ballot.
Archuleta County commissioner for District 2
There are no Democratic candidates.
Two candidates will appear on the Republican ballot: John Ranson and Zane Kraetsch.
Archuleta County coroner
There are no Democratic candidates.
Brad Hunt will appear on the Republican ballot.
How to register to vote
Those eligible can register to vote up to and including Election Day at www.govotecolorado.gov or at the county’s election’s office.
More information on registering to vote is available at https://www.archuletacounty.org/192/Elections.
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