Know What You're Voting On

Ballot issues referred by the general assembly or any political subdivision are listed by letter, and ballot issues initiated by the people are listed numerically.  A ballot issue listed as an “amendment” proposes a change to the Colorado constitution, and a ballot issue listed as a “proposition” proposes a change to the Colorado Revised Statute.

A “yes” vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a “no” vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.

Know What You Are Voting For

Take the time to educate yourself about the candidates and issues on the ballot. Visit your local library, search the Internet, talk to your party officials, read the TABOR Book (if provided), or choose another way to research.

DO NOT: Do not mark your ballot with permanent markers Do not mark your ballot with gel pens Do not mark your ballot with highlighter pens Do not mark your ballot with a pencil Do not mark your ballot with crayons Do not use a check mark or an X to mark your ballot Do: Use a blue or black pen only Fill in the box completely to the left of each option you want to vote for

Check The Maximum Number of Options

When voting, check the maximum number of options you may vote for. This appears on the ballot under the title of each contest and usually reads Vote for One or Vote for No More Than...

 

Write-In Candidates

To vote for a write-in candidate, completely fill in the box provided to the left of the words "Write-In" and then write the candidate's name on the line provided. Filling in the box and writing the name are both required for proper vote count.

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