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1. When should I receive my mail ballot?

Ballots should be received in the mail by October 19, 2021.  If you have not received your ballot by October 19th, verify your voter registration information at GoVoteColorado.com or visit Douglas County Elections at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock. 

If you update your voter registration online, allow up to nine business days for your ballot to arrive.  If your registration information was correct but you did not receive a ballot, please visit Douglas County Elections to obtain a replacement ballot.  A photo ID will be required to issue a replacement ballot. 

2. Why didn't I receive a ballot for the election?

Ballots are not forwarded, if you have moved and did not update your voter registration mailing address, go to Go Vote Colorado. You may also request a replacement ballot in person with valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office.

3. How do I register to vote?

You can register to vote online at Go Vote Colorado. To register in person, go to the Douglas County Elections Office at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.

4. Where do I vote?

Regular and special elections are conducted by mail ballot in Colorado. Ballots are mailed to registered voters at the address associated with their voter registration.  Watch for your ballot in the mail arriving after October 8, 2021.

5. Where are the ballot drop-off locations in Castle Rock?

Ballot drop-off locations are available 24-hours a day until 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

• Douglas County Elections,125 Stephanie Place, 80109 
• Douglas County Office Building, 100 Third Street, 80104 (walk-up location)
• The Grange, 3692 Meadows Boulevard, 80109 
• Douglas County Off-Leash Area, 1100 Plum Creek Parkway, 80104 
• The Ridge House, 4501 Enderud Boulevard, 80104

• Crystal Valley Ranch Recreation Center, 2160 Fox Haven Drive, 80104 (walk-up location)
  
  
  

6. What happens if I make a mistake on my ballot?

If you make a mistake on your ballot, or for some other reason are not able to use the ballot mailed to you, a replacement ballot can be issued. You must present valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office to receive a replacement ballot. The original ballot issued to you will be voided when your new replacement ballot is issued.

7. When is the deadline to return my ballot by mail?

Ballots must be physically received by the Douglas County Election office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2nd to be counted. Please allow up to nine days for ballots returned by mail and remember to affix adequate postage.   

Mail ballots postmarked November 2 and delivered after this date WILL NOT BE COUNTED.      

You may also drop your ballot off at an election drop box, however, ballots must be inside a ballot box or a voter must be in line to place a ballot inside a ballot box no later than the close of polls at 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 2nd.

8. What can I do at a Voter Service and Polling Center?

Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) offer voters the opportunity to:

• Register to vote
• Update voter registration
• Obtain a replacement ballot (bring a photo ID)
• Vote in person
• Drop off a voted ballot
• Use an ADA accessible voting machine

Visit a VSPC Location in Castle Rock beginning October 25, 2021, Monday through Friday.

•  Douglas County Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, 80104
  • Early voting begins October 25 and continues each weekday through November 1, 2021 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday hours (October 30) are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Election Day hours, (November 2) are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.